Class of 2013
This year's new members include a
former mayor, the world's greatest banjo player and the man who built the
home for the New York Stock Exchange
Their induction brings to 35 the number of people
in the Hall of Fame since it was started in 2007. The Derby Hall of Fame
is made up of Derby natives and residents who have helped to shape the
course of history through their achievements at the local, state,
national or international level. Each of these individuals selected was
either born in Derby or lived here at some point in his/her life. Derby
is the only town in the Valley to have a Hall of Fame to honor the
achievements of those who have lived in the city.
Click on the individual's name or picture to learn
more about this year's inductees.
Brief descriptions of the members of the Class of 2013 (Click on
names to learn more):
James B. Atwater Most
people passing though Derby are familiar with James B. Atwater
because of the bridge over the Naugatuck River that bears his
name. However, when one talks about "city fathers", James B.
Atwater stands in the first ranks because of the many titles he
wore in his efforts to make Derby the best possible place to
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Horace Weston Born in a
period of time that a biographer had to note that he was a "free
born black", Horace Weston took the extraordinary musical
talents learned from his father while growing up in Derby and
made himself a world renowned banjo player. So good in fact that
at various times he was called the "Hercules of the Banjo" and
"...perhaps the greatest banjoist the world has ever heard." |
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Stephen Whitney He was born
in Derby, but the living room from his New York home is on
display at the Museum of New York City giving a clue of just how
far in the world Stephen Whitney was to rise. He made his mark
on the world through marketing skills that reportedly made him
the second richest man in New York, a founder of New York
University and the building of the home for the New York Stock
Exchange. |
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For the full listing of Hall of Fame members,
click here.
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