| 词条 | East End (Waterbury) | ||||||||
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The East End is a neighborhood in the city of Waterbury, Connecticut. This neighborhood developed an identity with its own commercial center, schools, parks and community gatherings. Like Waterbury's other neighborhoods, its residents formed a strong loyalty to their neighborhood. InfrastructureThe area lies along I-84 and goes from the Downtown District to the Cheshire line. Four west-bound and 3 east-bound exits off of I-84 in the East End access the neighborhood. Residential areas mostly consist of single-family homes, although several condo complexes, apartment buildings, and three-family housing units are there. DemographicsThe East End has historically been home to Waterbury's Irish immigrants. Many Irish restaurants, businesses and families occupy the East End and with Italians make up a large portion of the section's demographics. The East End hosts roughly 42,260 of Waterbury's 110,000 population. Of that number, 19,885 are male and 22,376 are female. 16,477 households in the East End average a median income of $55,572.[1] EducationThe East End is home to 5 public schools and 1 parochial school, including one of the two magnet schools in the city.
From 1922 to 1975 (when Sacred Heart High School was relocated downtown), Sacred Heart grammar school and high school were located in the East End. All 12 grades were located next to Sacred Heart Church. A kindergarten, convent and rectory are on the grounds. ServicesA police precinct sits in the East End with two fire stations, reflecting the motto "Protecting the East End". There are medical walk-in clinics run by one of the downtown hospitals as a "branch clinic". Fire services
GovernmentThough the neighborhood is under Waterbury's jurisdiction, representatives of the East End represent at city and state level. Historically, the representatives took key roles in economic development and community relations in the neighborhood. The East End Community Club is a resident-run organization to promote continuity within the neighborhood. References1. ^{{cite web |title=East End Waterbury |url=http://www.point2homes.com/US/Neighborhood/CT/Waterbury/East-End-Waterbury-Demographics.html |publisher=Point 2 |accessdate=9 June 2013}} {{coord|41.55|-73.00|type:city|display=title}} 1 : Neighborhoods in Waterbury, Connecticut |
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