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 450 short articles (a.k.a. placemarks) and many historical Norwich maps. The articles are organized into 32 Categories. The Media Library connects users 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 Placemark” section.

Recent Additions to IconicNorwich.org

Added 100 Years of Norwich Patents:  Click Here

Updated 1959 Norwich Streets of Gold Click Here

Updated Norwich State Hospital Placemark:  Click Here

Added – Sheffield Dentistry:  Click Here

Did you Know That ….

John D. Crocker, a Norwich famed artist and Renaissance man, invented a file cutting machine in 1865?

In the words of the inventor: “The main object of my invention is to construct a file cutting machine which in its operation will closely imitate that of cutting files by hand.”

Norwich History Resources Outside IconicNorwich.org Website

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Want to  see 1000s of Norwich historical photos ?

Want to read an historical fiction novel about Norwich’s 1850s Gold Mining Co.?

IconicNorwich.org

Designed, Built, and Maintained by:

Robert N. Dees

Author of “Norwich Gold”