Banton Street nestled between Route 15 and the Quinnipiac River from the
1920's to the early 70's, at its peak it was home to over 36 homes, Now?...
Population zero. Do to upstream development over the years river flooding
became too much for this community, and in 1972 the state bought the remaining
homes demolishing them to the ground. Now all that remains are empty grass covered
lots and plant covered curb line with the remains of building foundations.
Today a majority of Banton Street is owned by the state of Connecticut and
part of the Quinnipiac River State Park. Its abandoned streets can be walked today
without fear of trespassing.
Old Staircase into river
Old Driveway
Curbline
Failed Christmas Tree Garden?
Fence
marking former property line
Cool website. We've been doing the same thing with a paranormal viewpoint. email me for some abandoned locations we've found, hauntedconnecticutparanormal@yahoo.com Drop by our website, www.hauntedconnecticutparanormal.com or stop by haunted connecticut paranormal investigations on facebook. The locations on most of our locations are not publicly disclosed for obvious reasons. Brian
ReplyDeleteThank you Mike. It looks like a great place to explore.
ReplyDeleteIs this right off rt 15 near masonicare?
ReplyDeleteJeffery, This is behind the NB rest area on RT15 in North Haven.
ReplyDeleteBeware that hunting is allowed in that area so wear safety orange!
I was wondering about that.
DeleteIs anyone interested in bringing on an extra member for explorations? I've been fascinated with history for as long as I can remember. I have an awesome camera, and have some special abilities. (I also happen to have a degree in video filmmaking.)
ReplyDeleteBtw my name is Kristen. Email me at kristj007@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI lived at 11 Banton st until i got married .Tom Corcoran
ReplyDeleteWhat was it like living there? This area pre dated the parkway
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