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 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 Article” section.
100 years of U.S. patents filed by Norwich residents Click Here
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IconicNorwich.org
Designed, Built, and Maintained by:
Robert N. Dees
Author of “Norwich Gold”
Did You Know That ….
Norwich resident Dalphon L. Gibbs and his partner patented an improved hub-mortising machine in 1862. His woodworking machine made it easier to bore recessed holes. The patent was incorporated in woodworking machines manufactured by Norwich’s
C.B. Rogers & Company
In the words of the inventor: “By adding to this mortising-machine the above-mentioned improvements the operator is enabled to speedily and accurately change the hub to the desired angles, move the rest for the length of mortise, and turn the hub after one mortise is cut for the next with ease and dispatch.”
Upcoming Norwich History Events
On tomorrow, Saturday, May 18th, memorial flags on Civil War graves will be replaced. You are welcome to join:
Recent Updates to IconicNorwich.org
Added Lieutenant Marvin Wait: Click Here
Added 100 Years of Norwich Patents: Click Here
Norwich History Resources Outside IconicNorwich.org Website
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