Historical Marker
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Historical marker location:
Ridgefield, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of Bailey Avenue and Main Street (Connecticut Route 35), on the left when traveling east on Bailey Avenue.)
The Museum in the Streets.
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.