Historical Marker
Wheeler House
Historical marker location:
25 Avery Place, Westport, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Avery Place, on the left when traveling north on Myrtle Avenue.)
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.