Experience 300 Years of Norwich History
The primary goal of this website is to educate the public about Norwich Connecticut’s rich heritage and history during the 300 year period of 1659-1959. The site provides quick and easy access to a large collection of media, which focuses on Norwich’s historical events, places and many other tidbits.
This site is completely free of charge
The site provides more than 500 short articles and many historical Norwich maps. The articles are organized into 32 categories. The Media Library connects you to thousands of Norwich historical web-based links. Several quizzes are provided to enhance the learning environment.
You are invited to add, or contribute to new or existing placemarks by filling out the form in the “Contribute Article” section.
Christopher C. Brand: Inventor
Norwich History … It Never Gets Old
Christopher C. Brand (also known as C.C. Brand) was the creative driving force behind C.C. Brand Iron Works. He was an inventor, producer, and seller of whale bomb-lances and whaling guns used worldwide.
Brand was best known for his work in the whaling industry; however, in the later years of his life, he collaborated with another Norwich resident, Christopher C. Moore, to invent an improved boat propulsion system. An image of their 1872 invention is shown on the right.
Click here to learn more about C.C. Brand and all his inventions.
Recent Updates to IconicNorwich.org
Updated Article: Gertrude Haile Lanman: Click Here
Updated Map: 1833 Map of Norwich: Click Here
Added Article: 1st Congregational Church: Click Here
Added Article: William W. Backus: Click Here
Updated Article: 1659 The Nine-Miles Square: Click Here
An historical fiction novel by Bob Dees about Norwich's 1850s Gold Mining Co.
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