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The Waterbury works of Rogers & Brother, a major manufacturer of silver-plated flatware and household goods.
Waterbury emerged as a center of metal manufacturing in the 19th century. Drawn by R. Caughey
Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. armory in Hartford, shown in the mid-19th century. Firearms
manufacturing helped make Connecticut a national industrial leader. Printed/Published by E.B. and E.C. Kellogg
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AMERICA AT 250 • LETTERS FROM CONNECTICUT'S BUSINESS LEADERS