In October 1740. residents established a town government only five years after the first settler. Ebenezer Lyman Jr.. came to Torrington. Within a few short years. the first church. meeting house. and main roads were built. and Torrington flourished. In the early 19th century. Torrington industrialized. Several large brass mills opened. making the city a hub of production in the area. Over time. Torringtons population grew to meet these new labor demands. Among these new inhabitants were a diverse group of immigrants. bringing with them cultures that would enrich Torringtons commerce. art. and architecture. When our nation was embroiled in the Second World War. Torrington put its industrial muscle behind the war effort.
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