Historical Marker
Portland Brownstone
Historical marker location:
Portland, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of Middlesex Avenue and Brownstone Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Middlesex 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.