New London, Connecticut, USA
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Where is New London, Connecticut, USA? New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
Welcome to New London where a glorious waterfront, a rich cultural scene, fascinating historic sites and fabulous recreational facilities create just a few of the reasons to visit our community.
Founded in 1646 the city has celebrated over 350 years of history and proudly looks forward to its future. We invite you to visit our unique shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, relax on the beach or simply soak up the maritime atmosphere as you take a self-guided walking tour along our historic streets lined with 18th and 19th century buildings.ci.new-london.ct.us/ content/ 35/ default.aspx
New London, Connecticut, USA
New London and Norwich
Picturesque America... Oliver Bell Bunce, William Cullen Bryant
New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1872-1874.
New London, Connecticut, USA
Embroidery Lessons with Colored Studies for 1899
The Brainerd & Armstrong Co.
No. 6 Union Street, New London, Conn.
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New London, Connecticut, USA
City Water Front. View from Fort Trumbull, New London, Conn.
New London, Connecticut, USA
County Court House, Built 1784, New London, Conn.
New London, Connecticut, USA
State Street, New London, Conn.
New London, Connecticut, USA
Elks Clubhouse, New London, Conn.
New London, Connecticut, USA
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New London, Connecticut, USA
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1646 - New London was founded May 6, 1646, by John Winthrop, Jr.
When Winthrop received a charter from the general court of Bosotn, this village on the Mohegan...Read MORE...
When Winthrop received a charter from the general court of Bosotn, this village on the Mohegan...Read MORE...
1781 - War Battle
One major Revolutionary War battle was fought in Connecticut. This was at New London. On September...Read MORE...
One major Revolutionary War battle was fought in Connecticut. This was at New London. On September...Read MORE...
1784 - Earliest Connecticut cities incorporated - Hartford, Middletown, New Haven, New London and Norwich.
New London was incorporated as a city by the legislature, in January, 1784, being one of five towns ...Read MORE...
New London was incorporated as a city by the legislature, in January, 1784, being one of five towns ...Read MORE...
1792 - First turnpike road company, New London to Norwich, incorporated.
After the American Revolution, Connecticut granted franchises for the building of ‘toll’ roads or...Read MORE...
After the American Revolution, Connecticut granted franchises for the building of ‘toll’ roads or...Read MORE...
In 1792, Union Bank New London was established with capital of $500,000.
The Edinburgh Encyclopaedia, Volume 3
Author Sir David Brewster
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The Edinburgh Encyclopaedia, Volume 3
Author Sir David Brewster
Publisher J. & E. Parker,...Read MORE...
GREAT HISTORY PHOTOGRAPHY NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
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GREAT HISTORY PHOTOGRAPHY NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT...Read MORE...
1819 - New London
New-London, the semi-seat of justice of the county, and a considerable maritime post town, is...Read MORE...
New-London, the semi-seat of justice of the county, and a considerable maritime post town, is...Read MORE...
1840s-50s - Peak of whaling from Connecticut ports and especially from New London.
New London owed much of its early prosperity to the success of its whaling fleet: it was once the...Read MORE...
New London owed much of its early prosperity to the success of its whaling fleet: it was once the...Read MORE...
1872 - ANOTHER STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION. FEARFUL DISASTER AT NEW LONDON, CONN.A GOVERNMENT LIGHTER BLOWN UP.
THREE MEN KILLED AND THE OFFICERS ALL INJURED.
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1898 - November 27 - 27 inches of snow fell at New London CT
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1908 - PEQUOT HOUSE BURNS. FAMOUS OLD HOTEL AT NEW LONDON COMPLETELY DESTROYED.Special to The New York Times.
New London, May 7. - At an early hour this morning the famous...Read MORE...
1910 - U.S. Coast Guard Academy moves to New London.
The Coast Guard Academy was a shipboard operation until 1890 when the first land-based campus was...Read MORE...
The Coast Guard Academy was a shipboard operation until 1890 when the first land-based campus was...Read MORE...
1911 - Connecticut College for Women founded at New London.
The College was founded following a decision by Wesleyan University to stop admitting women....Read MORE...
The College was founded following a decision by Wesleyan University to stop admitting women....Read MORE...
1922 - Fight On Rum Was Hot 80 Years AgoNew London, Conn., Was the Center of Liquor Fight Back in 1842.
New London, Conn., April 10. -...Read MORE...
1923 - OLD YALE BREWERY DESTROYED BY FIRE; Loss is $100,000New London, Jan. 12 - Fire tonight swept through the Old Yale Brewery now used as a storage...Read MORE...
1938 - The Great New England Hurricane of 1938
CAT 3 - September 21, 1938
The Great New England Hurricane of 1938 was one of the most destructive ...Read MORE...
CAT 3 - September 21, 1938
The Great New England Hurricane of 1938 was one of the most destructive ...Read MORE...
1954 - Hurricane Carol - HURRICANE ROARS ACROSS LONG ISLAND. FIVE KILLED BY STORM IN NEW ENGLAND.
...Emergency Delcared.
A state emergency was declared at New London, Conn., where power lines were ...Read MORE...
...Emergency Delcared.
A state emergency was declared at New London, Conn., where power lines were ...Read MORE...
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