Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, is only the state’s fourth-largest city. It was founded in 1635 and in the centuries since has been on an economic roller coaster, from wealthiest to among the poorest. Nicknamed “Insurance Capital of the World,” Hartford was also an industrial town. Samuel Colt perfected interchangeable parts; his wildly successful arms factory is still an architectural landmark. Wife Elizabeth Colt commissioned the Church of the Good Shepherd and parish house incorporating gun parts!
- Wikipedia: Hartford, Connecticut
- Official Website: hartfordct.gov
- Tourism Website: ctvisit.com
- Google Map
- Related: Hartford Preservation Alliance
- Related: Historic Buildings of Connecticut
- For Your Bookshelf: Look Up, Connecticut!: Walking Tours of 25 Towns In The Nutmeg State
Hartford Photo Galleries
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