Historical Norwalk, CT

Historically, Norwalk has been a maritime and manufacturing center. Today, the economic base also includes a strong financial, hi-tech and service sector. By any measure, Norwalk is at the leading edge of business centers in the state.The strength and character of the residential community has prospered as well. Norwalk is unique in being large enough to allow for development of new expanded housing, while preserving its distinct established neighborhoods with their legacy of rich character, history and architectural styles.Part of Norwalk's maritime heritage is evident in the historic waterfront district in South Norwalk near the harbor. Many landmark buildings in this area, popularly known as "SoNo", have been renovated to provide studio, shop and living space. The coastal beauty of the shore and Rowayton rolls back into the Connecticut hills to reveal the environs of West Norwalk, as well as Cranbury and Silvermine.What emerges from this diversity is a picture of Norwalk as a lively city with community spirit and wide variety of housing styles ranging from beachfront cottages, to urban lofts to country estates.

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"1865: A year of good news and bad. The war Between the States was finally over; President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. The Norwalk Iron Works opened the doors of a brand new factory building that would later be known as The Maritime Center at Norwalk."