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Waterbury, Connecticut

Located in New Haven County, Connecticut, Waterbury was founded in 1674. Waterbury was called the 'Brass City' and produced most of America's brass goods. Timex watches originated as the Waterbury Clock Company.
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Founded 1674 | Population 113,831 | Peak 113,831 (2024) | County New Haven County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Waterbury, Connecticut

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1674Founded: Colonial settlement in Naugatuck Valley.
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1850Brass City: Brass manufacturing capital of America.
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1907Timex Founded: Waterbury Clock Company (later Timex) established.
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1970Manufacturing Decline: Brass and clock industries decline.
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2010Urban Revitalization: Downtown redevelopment efforts begin.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1674 Culture
Founded
1850 Industry
Brass City
1907 Industry
Timex Founded
1970 Business
Manufacturing Decline
2010 Business
Urban Revitalization

Did You Know?

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Waterbury was called the 'Brass City' and produced most of America's brass goods.
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Timex watches originated as the Waterbury Clock Company.
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The Naugatuck Valley was the brass manufacturing center of the world.
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Waterbury is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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Waterbury was founded in 1674.

Famous People from Waterbury, Connecticut

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Rosalind Russell
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jun 4, 1907 · Died Nov 28, 1976 (age 69)
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Annie Leibovitz
Photographer, Film Director · Born Oct 2, 1949 · Age 76
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Elizabeth Gilbert
Writer, Novelist · Born Jul 18, 1969 · Age 56
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Dylan McDermott
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Oct 26, 1961 · Age 64
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Thom Mayne
Architect, University Teacher · Born Jan 19, 1944 · Age 82
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