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Midmanhattan and Bridgeport Ties Grow As Distance Shrinks
A regional portrait notes New York dominance extending beyond Manhattan, with Bridgeport commuters now living in the metropolitan sprawl. The piece recalls older Bridgeport ties to New York, from excursions to Steeplechase Island to steamer trips, and describes the changing economic area linking New Haven, Bridgeport, and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Bridgeport
United States
Midmanhattan
New York
Gotham
Europe
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
New York State
New Jersey
Fairfield County
Connecticut
Bank
City of
New Haven
Madison Avenue
Steeplechase Island
Pine Rock Park
Tin Pan Alley
Steve Brodie
Brooklyn Bridge
Brodie
Pell Street
Bowery
Atlantic Hotel
Baghdad-on-Broadway
Rosedale
Coney Island
Chinatown
Canal Street
The
Eton’s Museum
Lth Street
New ‘York