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About Bridgeport Connecticut, CT
Bridgeport is a historic seaport city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The
largest city in the state, it is located in Fairfield County at the mouth of the
Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound. Located 60 miles from Manhattan and 40
miles from the Bronx, it is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north,
Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. The Greater Bridgeport area is
the 48th-largest urban area in the United States. Bridgeport was inhabited by
the Paugussett Indian tribe at the time of its English colonization. The English
farming community became a center of trade, shipbuilding, and whaling. The town
incorporated to subsidize the Housatonic Railroad and rapidly industrialized
following the rail line's connection to the New York and New Haven railroad.
Manufacturing was the mainstay of the local economy until the 1970s. After World
War II, industrial restructuring and suburbanization caused the loss of many
jobs and affluent residents, leaving Bridgeport struggling with problems of
poverty and crime. In the 21st century, with the city being gentrified and other
redevelopment, the city is attracting new residents and widespread interest. It
has become a destination for cultural and sporting events. In the early 21st
century, Bridgeport has taken steps toward redevelopment of its downtown and
other neighborhoods. In 2004, artists' lofts were developed in the former Read's
Department Store on Broad Street. Several other rental conversions have been
completed, including the 117-unit Citytrust bank building on Main Street. The
recession halted, at least temporarily, two major mixed-use projects including a
$1-billion waterfront development at Steel Point, but other redevelopment
projects have proceeded, such as the condominium conversion project in Bijou
Square. In 2009, the City Council approved a new master plan for development,
designed both to promote redevelopment in selected areas and to protect existing
residential neighborhoods. In 2010, the Bridgeport Housing Authority and a local
health center announced plans to build a $20 million medical and housing complex
at Albion Street, making use of federal stimulus funds and designed to replace
some of the housing lost with the demolition of Father Panik Village. Recently,
MGM announced plans to build a waterfront casino and shopping center in the
city, awaiting approval by the state government. If built, the development will
create 2,000 permanent jobs and about 5,779 temporary jobs. Bridgeport is
renowned for its public park system, which has led to its official nickname as
"The Park City". The city of Bridgeport is divided into many distinct
neighborhoods, divided into five geographic areas: Downtown, the East Side, the
North End, the South End, and the West Side. Since the decline of its industrial
sector beginning in the middle of the 20th century, Bridgeport has gradually
adjusted to a service-based economy. Though a level of industrial activity
continues, healthcare, finance, and education have evolved into the centerpieces
of Bridgeport's economy. The two largest employers within the city are
Bridgeport's primary hospitals, Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical
Center. The former Park City Hospital closed in 1993 and was reopened in 2010 as
elderly and homeless housing units.[68] Emergency medical services are provided
by American Medical Response at the paramedic level.
If you are sending a gift basket to a teacher or student keep in mind that the
end of a typical school day is around 3:pm so please keep this in mind when
sending gift baskets to a school and remember to place your order early.
Send a get well gift basket to a patient staying at any health care facility
located in Bridgeport to cheer them up with some healthy fruit and bright
balloons.
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We deliver daily to all Bridgeport hospitals, cemeteries, nursing homes,
schools, mortuaries, and funeral homes for funerals, memorial services and
celebration of life ceremonies. We also deliver to all local businesses, hotels
and convention centers in and surrounding Bridgeport.
Cities Near Bridgeport: Fairfield, Stratford, Trumbull, Westport,
Milford, Norwalk, Shelton, Orange, Derby, Ansonia, CT.
Zip codes in Bridgeport:
06604, 06605, 06606, 06607, 06608, 06610, 06611, 06615, 06650, 06699.
Our Bridgeport Gift Basket Company and flower shop local florist offers the
world's largest selection of handcrafted gift baskets and flower for same day
delivery in Bridgeport or shipping nationwide.
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Interesting Birthday Facts
The idea of celebrating the date of your birth is a pagan
tradition. In fact, many Christians didn't celebrate
birthdays historically, because of that link to paganism.
Pagans thought that evil spirits lurked on days of major
changes, like the day you turn a year older.
On the
contrary, a birthday signifies your beginning and the joy of
life. Every human on earth has been given a chance to
fulfill their own unique mission. A birthday is an important
and momentous occasion not be be understated. It is a time
to celebrate, reflect and give thanks.
Why do we celebrate birthdays with cake?
The Greeks would make round cakes to honor Artemis, the
goddess of the moon. The lit candles on the cake represented
the glow of the moon, and the smoke from the candles carried
their prayers and wishes to the Gods who lived in the skies.
Who was the first person to celebrate a birthday?
The Greeks most likely took the idea of birthday celebration
from the Egyptians, since just like the celebration of the
pharaohs as “gods,” the Greeks were celebrating their gods
and goddesses. 3. Ancient Romans were the first to celebrate
birthdays for the common man (but just the men).
Which birthdays are milestones?
Here are some answers to planning the perfect milestone
birthday party. A: Milestone birthdays that are most
commonly celebrated are Sweet 16, 21, 30, 40, 50 and 60. For
some reason, after 60, it starts going in 5's...like 65, 70,
75 so on and so forth.
When did they
start putting candles on birthday cakes?
The round cakes represented the moon, with candles adding
light. Cakes specifically for birthdays (rather than
weddings) originated in 15th century Germa
layer cakes were especially popular for first birthdays. In
the 18th century children's birthday parties called
Kinderfesten became popular.
Do your
birthday wishes come true?
Their belief that smoke from the candles carried prayers to
the gods may have been the origin of making wishes when we
blow out the candles on our birthday cakes. ... However,
whether a wish comes true or not doesn't have anything to do
with birthday candles, shooting stars, or eyelashes.
Sometimes it's just chance.
What religion
do you not celebrate your birthday?
While almost all Christians accept the practice today,
Jehovah's Witnesses and some Sacred Name groups refrain from
celebrating birthdays due to the custom's pagan origins, its
connections to magic and superstitions.
What is the birthday bumps?
"The bumps", or "the dumps" in Scotland, a birthday torment
common in countries such as the UK, Ireland, Canada, and
India, involves the friends and family of the person whose
birthday it is taking him or her by the arms and legs, and
"bumping" him/her up into the air and down onto the floor.
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