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Bloomfield Connecticut (CT)
Welcome to Bloomfield Connecticut in Hartford County
 
Bloomfield is located in Central Connecticut and just 10 minutes west of the state capitol, Hartford. Bloomfield is approximately 10 minutes from the Bradley International Airport and easy access to I-84 and I-91.
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Traditionally an agricultural community, Bloomfield began to diversify its economic base following its incorporation. Tobacco was added to the agricultural list, as were numerous cider mills and a brandy distillery. The Prosser Inn on Simsbury Road housed the headquarters of the Hartford to Westfield stage line, and the Hartford to Tariffville stage line passed through the Town Center. Within thirty years of its incorporation, Bloomfield’s new rail service included eight trains daily to and from Hartford, and was serviced by four stations in Town. In 1891, the Hartford Electric Light Company brought Bloomfield into the twentieth century, and by l920 the Town’s population had grown to over 2,000.
Until the advent of the automobile, growth in Bloomfield was restricted to those areas near rail, trolley or bus lines. By the 1950s, however, the suburban exodus from Hartford had commenced, and was accelerated by the construction of 1-91, providing Bloomfield highway access via Windsor to downtown Hartford. In the period from 1950 to 1970, Hartford’s population declined from approximately 177,000 to 158,000, while the combined populations of six suburbs contiguous to Hartford rose from approximately 113,000 to 221,000. Bloomfield’s 220% growth rate topped all the others by a wide margin. The expanding population spurred housing development while a fast-growing local economy brought industrial growth to the Town.
This expansion continued through the 1970s when Bloomfield’s population neared 20,000. In 1973, the Town of Bloomfield was named an All-American City, an award that recognized Bloomfield’s success as an ethnically and culturally diverse community.
Bloomfield Public Schools
The Bloomfield Public School District provides education for more than 2400 multicultural students ranging from pre-school to high school age. Learning and Growing Together is more than a slogan in Bloomfield; it is a fact of life. From early childhood to adult life, the district tries to meet the educational needs of its residents.
Recreation
The Bloomfield Leisure Services Department is committed to providing quality recreational opportunities, preserving natural resources, and managing a comprehensive system of parks and facilities dedicated to enriching the lives of a diverse and changing community.
Shopping
Bloomfield offers a wealth of shopping and dining opportunities, from neighborhood restaurants to regional shopping destinations. |
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