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 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.
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IconicNorwich.org
Designed, Built, and Maintained by:
Robert N. Dees
Author of “Norwich Gold”
Did You Know That ….
Herbert Lerou won the June 7, 1920 election for the Mayor of Norwich by a ONE VOTE margin? It was the closest mayoral election in Norwich’s history.
Mayor of Norwich from 1784-1796
Did You Know That ….
Benjamin Huntington was the first mayor of Norwich?
The office of Mayor of Norwich was first established in May 1784, when Norwich was first incorporated into Connecticut by the Connecticut General Assembly.
Frances Manwaring Caulkins said of him :
“This first Mayor of the City was one of the most honored and honorable men of that period, — a statesman of incorruptible integrity, conspicuous for his patriotic service in the town, state, and general government.”
Since 1784 the town and city of Norwich have been governed, at the local level by Mayors, Aldermen, Town Managers, and the City Council. Over the years the style of leadership, election type and length of terms has changed to accommodate the needs of her citizens.
Click the link above to see the different styles of elections for the period 1784-1951. A brief descriptions for each of Norwich’s 48 mayors from 1784-1951 is provided.
Recent Updates to IconicNorwich.org
Updated: 1893 Uncas Paper Mill: Click Here
Updated: Norwich’s 300th Anniversary: Click Here
Added: Filmed in Norwich Category: Click Here
Added: Inventor – Algernon S. Hubbell: Click Here
Updated: Aaron Dwight Stevens: Click Here
Want to read an historical fiction novel about Norwich’s 1850s Gold Mining Co.?
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