New Britain, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, USA

New Britain is a city in central Connecticut southwest of Hartford. Its factories made tools, locks and other metal goods, giving it the enduring nickname ‘Hardware City.’ The city incorporated in 1871 after growing as a manufacturing center. Industrial buildings and residential neighborhoods share the landscape with a downtown, parks and cultural institutions. Walnut Hill Park and the New Britain Museum of American Art are among its prominent public places. The city remains connected to the Hartford region by major roads and transit.