Introducing New London
During its golden age in the mid-19th century, New London was home to some 200 whaling vessels. But until recently, the city seemed somewhat exhausted from its trip through the 20th-century industrial wringer. Though there’s still a palpable grittiness about the place, the slew of ‘vacant’ signs are making way for ones reading ‘coming soon.’ To wit, Pfizer (the world’s largest pharmaceutical company) moved its research and development headquarters to town, while the Hygienic Art complex has brought the arts into fresh focus in this town where playwright Eugene O’Neill spent his childhood summers.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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