National Spring Bed Co. Burns… Again!
Riza Brown, Curator Riza Brown, Curator

National Spring Bed Co. Burns… Again!

As many of you know, there was a massive fire Tuesday night on the corner of Columbus and High Street. Popularly known as the Polar Building today, and remembered variously as the location of Superior Ball Bearing, Connecticut Photo Engraving Company, and more...

Read More
On This Day in 1813…
Riza Brown, Curator Riza Brown, Curator

On This Day in 1813…

George M. Landers was born!

Happy birthday to George Marcellus Landers: born on this day in 1813 to Marcellus and Marietta Hoyt Landers, George was a politician, businessman, and a profoundly influential figure in the city of New Britain...

Read More
New Britain’s Notable Women: Connie Wilson Collins, Civic Leader
Women's History Month, Black History Month Riza Brown, Curator Women's History Month, Black History Month Riza Brown, Curator

New Britain’s Notable Women: Connie Wilson Collins, Civic Leader

Connie Wilson Collins (1928-2013) is considered one of New Britain’s greatest civic leaders and labor activists. Born in New York and raised in New Britain, she began her career in 1951 at Landers, Frary, & Clark and quickly became active in the plant’s union, United Electrical Workers of America Local 207. Later, she rose to the position of Union President...

Read More