Stamford History
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Stamford Through the Centuries
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What do you think it was like in Stamford in the past? Click on a century above to find out.
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Basic information about Stamford today and some interesting things you probably don’t know.
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Learn about Stamford’s schools, parks, memorials, cultural centers and famous buildings.
Stamford’s libraries have an interesting history.

Read about some of Stamford’s best-known and most important companies and stores.
Find out how people traveled to and around Stamford.
Stamford has a number of neighborhoods, each with its own character. Which one is your home?
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