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.
Gertrude Haile Lanman: Philanthropist
Norwich History … It Never Gets Old
Gertrude Haile Lanman was one of the most brilliant leaders of Norwich society. In the late 1890s, she was one of the wealthiest women in Connecticut. Gertrude was also well known in New York’s highest society and was accustomed to spending extended visits in exclusive hotels in Manhattan.
She used her wealth to help establish the Haile Club in 1907. In downtown Norwich, the club became a place where young working women could find housing, fellowship, food, and counseling.
Her life story tells the tale of a generous, wealthy, attractive Norwich native and how she gave up all her wealth. Her final days were spent in poverty …
Click here to learn more about the extraordinary life of Gertrude Lanman.
Recent Updates to IconicNorwich.org
Updated Article: Wawecus Gold Mining Company: Click Here
Updated Article: 1st Congregational Church: Click Here
Updated Trolley Map and Norwich Street Railway: Click Here
Added Article: Taftville Congregational Church: Click Here
Updated Article: Gertrude Haile Lanman: Click Here
Gertrude Haile Lanman
An historical fiction novel by Bob Dees about Norwich's 1850s Gold Mining Co.
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