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A city of central Connecticut south-southwest of Hartford. Tin and brass industries were established here in the 18th century. Population: 70,700.

 

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New Britain, industrial city (1990 pop. 75,491), Hartford co., central Conn.; settled c.1686, inc. 1871. The tin shops and brassworks in the city were established in the 18th cent. New Britain became famous as the “Hardware City” because of its tool and household-hardware industry, which remains economically important. Central Connecticut State Univ. is there. Of interest are the city hall (1884), a park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in the center of the city, and a museum of American art. Elihu Burritt was born in New Britain.


 
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Temperature: 77°F / 25°C
RealFeel Temperature™: 79°F / 26°C
Humidity: 78%
Winds: S 7 mph / 11 kmh
Pressure: 29.76"
Visibility: 7 mi. / 11 km

5-Day Forecast

Thursday HI:  81°F / 27°C
LO: 64°F / 17°C
Friday HI:  86°F / 30°C
LO: 64°F / 17°C
Saturday HI:  79°F / 26°C
LO: 63°F / 17°C
Sunday HI:  81°F / 27°C
LO: 60°F / 15°C
Monday HI:  81°F / 27°C
LO: 62°F / 16°C
Last updated July 16, 2009 18:49 (EST)

 
 

 

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