Union St ~ Milford

Character Union Street has a strong historic significance to the Milford community.  Historic buildings line the street including the Carey House (home to the Milford Historical Society), the Congregational Church, and the Community House.  Union Street has always been a gathering point for Milford citizens and longtime residents tell stories of past generations sliding down its hill in winter.  Today, Union Street still hosts a variety of community events such as the Milford Pumpkin Festival, Congregational Church Antiques Show & Sale, Rotary Club meetings, plant sales, dinners, fundraisers, and political events.
Aesthetics Union Street’s diverse architecture—Victorians, New Englanders, and Colonials to name just a few—reflects Milford’s heritage.  Infill development has been sensitive to this architecture, which has helped to preserve the street’s character and aesthetic appeal.  Trees line the sidewalks and there is abundant greenspace, most notably at the Community House lawn and adjacent Centennial Park as well as at the World War II Memorial Park.
Multiple Uses & Connectivity Sidewalks along Union Street make it safe for walkers and non-motorized vehicles and it serves as the primary walking route to the Middle and High Schools.  Buildings along Union Street represent commercial, residential, and municipal uses, with several housing multiple uses.  Union Street provides easy access to the Milford Oval and surrounding communities; it connects to Rt. 101A at the northern end and Rt. 13 at the southern end, close to the junction with Rt. 101.
Click here to read a complete narrative of Union Street taken from the Great Streets nomination.
Visiting Union St
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Views of Union St

Page updated 3/18/08