Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport, the most populous city in Connecticut, was first settled in 1659 but not chartered as a town until 1856. Shipbuilding and whaling in the mid-19th century were made possible by the deep Black Rock Harbor.
The first bridge across the Pequannock River was financed by a lottery in 1800 and the town became known as Bridgeport. Shortly afterward, P.T. Barnum, founder of the “Greatest Show on Earth,” was drawn to the area because of its rapid growth. The Barnum Museum at 820 Main St. (203-331-1104) is dedicated to the life and times of P.T. Barnum and Bridgeport’s industrial heritage.
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Norwalk, settled in 1649, was a major oystering and manufacturing center as far back as the 1700s. The working maritime heritage of the area lives on at Tallmadge Brothers, the largest oyster producer in the state of Connecticut. The company has over 22,000 acres of oyster beds and has been in business in Norwalk for over 130 years.
The City of Norwalk is a diverse community rich in culture and personality. Read more at Visit Norwalk.
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