Hartford Conneticut | American auto transport destinations

The "Insurance Capitol of the World", Hartford is home to many of the world's insurance companies. At almost 400 years old, Hartford is one of the oldest towns in the country. It boasts a rich history, including having the nation's oldest public art museum, noldest continuously published newspaper, second-oldest secondary school, and until it's recent closure, one of the country's oldest opera companies. Dating back to just after the Civil War, Hartford has been the country's wealthiest city, becoming second to San Francisco California only recently in 2004.

History is the word of the day, every day, in Hartford. The central business district, Trinity College, historic homes of Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe, Samuel Colt's family estate, and Hartford Hospital are just a small sampling of historical landmarks in and around Hartford. Hartford features world class educational opportunities, including Trinity College, the Hartford Conservatory, University of Conneticut School of Law, and Manchester Community College. Founded in 1817, the American School for the Deaf was the first institution for the deaf in America, and is still in operation today.

In addition to the numerous architectural wonders in Hartford, the city also offers Bushnell Park, Constitution Plaza, Elizabeth Park and Rose Garden, Meadows Music Theater, Pope Park, and Riverfront Recapture and Park offer visitors and residents of Hartford the opportunity to enjoy the mild New England summers. Hartford has been home to many of America's most influential and famous people, including inventor Samuel Colt, dictionary author Noah Webster, industrailist J.P. Morgan, author Mark Twain, poet Wallace Stevens, Academy Award winning film icon Katherine Hepburn, concert violinist Elmar Oliveira, and NBA stars such as Marcus Camby, Johnny Egan, and Michael Adams.

To get the most out of Hartford, you're going to need to stay a while. Wether moving there to enjoy big city life, or if you're just going on an extended vacation to study the history and architecture of Hartford, you can cound on Classic Auto Express for all of your Hartford auto shipping needs. Give us a call today!