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Original Factory of Colt Firearms
These images reflect photographs I took of how the original Colt Armory looks today (Feb., of 2012). It was named “armory” obviously due to the tremendous amount of firearms that were housed within. The factory and surrounding buildings comprised a complex that sat on approx. 260 acres just south of downtown Hartford, CT. This consisted of the main building which encompassed a myriad of machining centers, foundry, Colt Mansion (I will photograph at a later time), warehousing, garages, and office space. In addition (20) six-eight family houses were built on Huyshope and Van Block Avenue for their workers. The main factory faced Interstate 91, (which is literally across the street), on…
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Museum of CT History at the CT State Library (Colt Firearms History)
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]For location, hours of operation and additional information go to: http://www.museumofcthistory.org/ MUSEUM of CT HISTORY During my visit of the Museum of CT History it should be noted that the main area which houses paintings of past Governors and CT history was closed due to maintenance. I was able to visit the Colt Firearms area and also the room which housed some CT history such as military uniforms and artifacts. If you’re an historian of firearms, or have an interest in general, then you’ll find the Colt display interesting. All the guns were under glass and the room/lighting were not condusive to excellent photography so let me…
