Historical Marker
Danbury Disasters
Historical marker location:
Danbury, Connecticut
( Marker is on Crosby Street near Main Street, on the left when traveling west.)
Danbury, Connecticut.
The state of Connecticut has a long history of manufacturing, and was home to many famous companies such as Colt Firearms, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, and General Electric. The state's manufacturing sector has declined in recent decades, but it remains an important part of the state's economy.