Shippan

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Shippan
Neighborhood
Shippan
Coordinates: 41°02′55″N 73°31′28″W / 41.0487°N 73.5244°W / 41.0487; -73.5244
Country	United States
State	Connecticut
County	Fairfield County
City	Stamford

Shippan is a neighborhood the city of Stamford, Connecticut, located along the Long Island Sound.

History

Prior to the late 19th century, the area of present-day Shippan was largely agricultural.^[1] Starting around that time, Shippan Point (a section of Shippan) became a popular summer retreat for affluent New York City residents.^[1] Sailing became popular among this demographic, and two yacht clubs were established by these people: the Stamford Yacht Club, and the Halloween Yacht Club.^[1]

Geography

As a neighborhood with no administrative function, Shippan's boundaries are ambiguous. In a 2019 demographic report, the city of Stamford defined Shippan as largely confined to the peninsula of Shippan Point, which juts into the Long Island Sound,^[2] and a 2005 profile of the neighborhood used Shippan and Shippan Point interchangeably.^[1] However, some residents and local reporters also constitute areas north of Shippan Point as Shippan.^[3][4]

To the west of Shippan is the

Virtually all of Shippan Point is zoned for single-family and two-family residential buildings.[1]^[2]

Major streets in Shippan include Shippan Avenue^[1] and Elm Street.

Demographics

Shippan is a demographically diverse neighborhood, although it varies from section to section. While the neighborhood is some to many working class people,^[4] the Shippan Point area is notably more wealthy and homogenous.^[1][2][4]

Economy

Shippan is dome to various types of ethnic businesses, including Asian Indian stores and Italian pizzerias on Cove Road, and European delis on Elm Street.^{[citation needed]}

The neighborhood includes Cummings Park public beach,^[1] St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, and St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church. The neighborhood also hosts a supermarket, and many restaurants and small retail businesses.^{[citation needed]}

A Clairol factory is located where the Shippan meets the Cove section on Cove Avenue.^{[citation needed]} In 2008, Clairol Corporation announced plans to sell the facility.^{[citation needed]}

Sewage treatment plant

Shippan is home to the Water Pollution Control Authority, a

The plant is a major landmark in the neighborhood,[4] and many residents have previously complained about the smell that emanates from it.^[3]

Notes