The area surrounding Savin Rock in West Haven followed a traditional New England path that began as farmland for colonists. After the Civil War; however; that path took a new turn when entrepreneur George Kelsey constructed seaside attractions. After nearly a century of being home to the Savin Rock Amusement Park; once a popular tourist destination; the site had seen better days. The buildings were blighted and business had slumped as automobiles gave people the opportunity to visit attractions farther away. In 1964; Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson imagined a Great Society and declared a War on Poverty. West Haven took advantage of federal money to reclaim the Savin Rock; creating a mix of business; residences; and open; public space. This transition was not without growing pains as locally owned park concessions were eliminated; long-standing businesses were displaced; and residents were uprooted. When plans were proffered to reconstruct the area and line the shore with residential housing; this spurred a grassroots effort by local citizens who worked to keep the shore open to the public. Consequently; West Haven is home to Connecticut�s largest stretch of free; public beach; which is used by thousands every summer.
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