Long before anyone thought about buying a mobile home in Bridgeport, the advantageously positioned harbor city was used by the early settlers as a hub for farming, fishing, whaling and shipbuilding. Since the region was first a settlement in 1659, it has been known under a variety of different names. Until 1695 it was called Pequannock, when it changed to Fairfield Village and then later Stratfield due to its proximity to the neighboring towns of the same name. In the 19th century, during the American Revolution, the area was a center of privateering and in 1800 the borough of Bridgeport was officially chartered. It was then that “Bridgeport” was called such to honor the first drawbridge that was erected over the river in 1800. Bridgeport was later incorporated as a town in 1821, but it wasn’t until 1836 that the city was chartered. Following the opening of a railroad in 1840, the industrial center of the city grew as carriages, brass and cast iron fittings, sewing machines, tools, saddlery and ammunition were made. By the 1930s, the community had established close to 500 manufacturing firms and, to this day, Bridgeport maintains its manufacturing center which produces electrics, transportation equipment, plastics and machine tools. In 1881, the area was built upon by a showman, resident and town mayor of the city named P T Barnum. He built four houses where his traveling circus was housed and he continued his improvements to the city by establishing the Bridgeport Hospital. The city’s Barnum Museum is open to the public and still exhibits collections of colorful circus memorabilia in his honor. Bridgeport’s city flag was created in 1936 for a centennial commemoration event. It is similar to many other city flags with its dark blue field and Old English lettering above and below the central seal. The top reads the “City of Bridgeport” with “Connecticut” spelt out below. The seal portrays a view of the city’s economic and civic life. It was designed in 1873 and each aspect of the design bears meaning to the city of Bridgeport. The anvil, cogwheel and hammer represent the city’s industry. The bridge symbolizes the first drawbridge over the Pequannock River. The Cornucopia signifies wealth, and lastly, the sailing ship highlights the area’s maritime commerce. Those looking to invest in a mobile home in Bridgetown should consider the various neighborhoods and parks available depending on their priorities and lifestyle. There are options for both budget and luxury accommodation, over 55’s, coastal and inland mobile homes.

Before you decide on whether to buy a mobile home in Bridgeport, consider the amenities that will be nearby in the city and in the surrounding countryside. Known as the Park City, it makes sense that outside spaces would be top of the list of things to do.

Seaside Park combines the two most notable aspects of Bridgeport and provides visitors with a green space by the water. With plenty of parking, sandy areas to spread out and grills for the public to use, it’s a favorite with families and other groups too.

Other city center parks include Ellsworth, West End and Riverfront and they all offer well-maintained grounds and facilities to increase the enjoyment of city life for both residents and visitors.