Berlin, CT 06023 Berlin, Connecticut Town, Travel & Tourist Information
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The greatest boom to Berlin industry resulted from the decision of the Patterson brothers to start their business on West Street (now called Lower Lane). For twenty years until 1760, they kept their work in the family selling their wares from a basket. When demand increased they took apprentices into the shop and engaged peddlers to travel throughout the Colonies selling the shiny, useful articles.
The Town Seal was adopted from this "The Yankee Peddler" outfitted in his revolutionary dress with a basket under his arm, a pack on his back full of tin ware. As others learned the trade, they soon set up shop and hired apprentices. There were so many that the noise of the white smiths and their banging could be heard in every part of town.
Town Seal - Berlin, CT
Berlin, CT Population: 19,590
County: Hartford
Local Information
Berlin Police Dispatch: 860-828-7092
Berlin Fire Department: 860-828-7053
Ambulance Service: 911
Town Hall Telephone: 860-828-7000
