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The Willimantic Linen Company completes construction on 40 two family row houses. This community is christened Iverton, in honor of Lawson Ives.

The Willimantic Linen Company buys out the Dunham Manufacturing Company and its holdings.

In December of 1879, A.C. Dunham instructs William Barrows to purchase Charles Brush's Electric Arclight System for Mill Number Two. Several weeks later, Barrows and Dunham demonstrate the arc lighting system to dignitaries from all over the United…

In 1971, the William Jillson Stone House becomes the first Willimantic landmark put on the National Register of Historic Places, giving it protection from demolition. The Footbridge is added in 1979, followed by the Freight House and Office, as well…

Foot Bridge crossing Willimantic River and railroad tracks, from Main Street to south of the river

William Barrows’ Willimantic Fairgrounds is improved and renamed the Recreation Park.

The first major mills are built in during the 1820's, first by Perez O. Richmond. These mills rely on power from the Willimantic River and the local working population. These mills, and the following, lure new inhabitants to the area and contribute…