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Bridgeport, Connecticut

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Bridgeport is a busy city in Connecticut.

Fairfield County Connecticut incorporated and unincorporated areas Bridgeport highlighted
Fairfield County Connecticut incorporated and unincorporated areas Bridgeport highlighted

It sits where the Pequonnock River meets the sea. This water is called Long Island Sound. The city is near towns like Trumbull and Stratford.

Map of Bridgeport, 1824
Map of Bridgeport, 1824

Long ago, the Paugussett people lived here. They grew corn and beans. They also caught fish and shellfish. Later, people built ships and used big trains. The city grew very fast. By 1905, it was a top place for making goods.

Many famous things started in Bridgeport. The first Subway restaurant opened here in 1965. An inventor also made the electric plug outlet here.

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PostcardBridgeportCTMainSt1912

People call it the "Park City." This is because it has 35 public parks. These parks cover a lot of land. You can also visit the only zoo in the state.

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Waterfront -2, Bridgeport, Conn LCCN2007662016

Today, many different kinds of people live in the city. It is a very diverse place. New projects are helping the downtown area grow.

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