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Stamford grew rapidly due to industrialization in the late-19th and early-20th century, and continued to grow rapidly throughout much of the mid-20th century. During the late-20th century, Stamford underwent a period of urban renewal which saw much redevelopment in its downtown.
The War Years, Stamford’s Postwar Planning Council, Labor Unrest, The loss of Stamford’s traditional industrial base, Urban Renewal, Education, and the redefinition of Stamford as an edge city, all happened within the last 60 years.
Settled by families from Wethersfield, Stamford incorporated as a borough in 1830, and later as a city in 1893. By the 18th century, Stamford was a successful commercial center—attributed largely to its canal and harbor which shipped and received goods with New York and the West Indies.
Stamford’s newspaper publishing history dates back to the early 1800s. From the Stamford Sentinel, which first appeared on February 16, 1830, to the contemporary Stamford Advocate, our newspapers have reported on the people and events that have shaped the city of Stamford.
The Photographic Archives at the Stamford Historical Society hold over 10,000 images, dating back to Civil War times. The photographs provide a rich pictorial history of the growth and development of Stamford; its people, industries, government, and communities.
The Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County in Connecticut is producing a documentary featuring family stores in Stamford, Connecticut from their peak ...
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- The Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County
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Two companies both catering to the enhancement of women's beauty moved to Stamford in 1940, adding to the wide variety of Stamford-made products. In June 1940 the Northam Warren Company opened a 17,000 square foot plant in a spacious setting on Barry Place off Fairfield Avenue.
