Bristol Connecticut is the location of the general studios of ESPN, and the location of Lake Compounce, the United States's oldest continuously operating theme park.
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18 Facts About Bristol Connecticut
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Bristol Connecticut is the site of the former American Silver Company and its predecessor companies.
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Bristol Connecticut's nickname is the "Mum City", because it was once a leader in chrysanthemum production and still holds an annual Bristol Connecticut Mum Festival.
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Originally, Bristol was within the boundaries of Farmington, Connecticut, which was incorporated in 1645.
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The first actual settler of Bristol Connecticut was Daniel Brownson, who built a house near West Street, but did not stay in the area very long.
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Bristol Connecticut contains several distinct sections, including Cedar Lake in the southwestern quarter, Chippens Hill in the northwestern quarter, Edgewood in the northeastern quarter, Forestville in the southeastern quarter and the city in the approximate middle of Bristol Connecticut.
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The majority of Bristol Connecticut's area is residential in character, though since 2008 there has been a push for commercial development in the city.
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The city is part of the Naugatuck Valley Regional Planning Organization following the closure of the Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency, the metropolitan planning organization for Bristol, New Britain, and surrounding towns for decades.
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These, in addition to Bristol Connecticut Hospital, are the largest private employers in the area.
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The members of the Chamber of Commerce and City of Bristol Connecticut officials met and completed a list of activities to take place over six days.
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Bristol Connecticut has a summer collegiate baseball team called the Bristol Connecticut Blues who play home games at Muzzy Field.
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In 2012 and 2013, the City of Bristol Connecticut approved funding for a significant renovation project of the historic ballpark.
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Parks in Bristol Connecticut include Peck, Page, Rockwell, Bracket, Barnes Nature Center, Indian Rock, and Forestville Memorial.
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At the federal level, Bristol is in Connecticut's 1st congressional district and is currently represented by Democrat John B Larson.
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Education in Bristol Connecticut is conducted using seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.
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Bristol Connecticut has a bus service that connects urban centers and hospitals with the rest of the city.
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Bristol, Connecticut Fire Department is a full-service fire department with five engine companies and one tower ladder company.
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Bristol Connecticut Police Department is a full-service police department with approximately 125 sworn officers.
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