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Visions of Change: Colt and the Growth of Industrial Connecticut
What impact did industrialization have on people’s lives in the mid- to late-19th century?
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Life Along the Salmon Brook: A Connecticut Town in the Early Industrial Era
How did the Industrial Revolution change small towns in Connecticut/New England?
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Connecticut Whaling and Maritime History
How have Connecticut’s maritime products and industries contributed to the history of America?
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Economic Development: Saugatuck’s Development Over Time
In what ways has one town—and Connecticut—changed and/or stayed the same over time?
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The Iron Industry of Northwest Connecticut
Would there have been a thriving iron industry in Connecticut without the geological and geographical advantages of the northwest corner?
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