Downtown in Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Bryant Electric Company World War I Monument
Of The Patriotism Of Our Employees
Who Entered The Service Of Our Country
During The Great War
1914 – 1918
The Bryant Electric Company
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 41° 10.6′ N, 73° 11.404′ W. Monument is in Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and State Street, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street. Located next to McLevy Hall, Bridgeport Probate Courthouse. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: 202 State Street, Bridgeport CT 06604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is on the Connecticut Shoreline. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bridgeport Korean War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Bridgeport World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Bridgeport Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Bryant Electric Company World War II Monument (a few steps from this marker); Bridgeport Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Lincolns Visit (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridgeport (within shouting distance of this marker); The Child and Family Guidance Center (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgeport.
Regarding Bryant Electric Company World War I Monument. The Bryant Electric Company was founded in 1888 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It grew to become the world's largest plant devoted to the manufacture of wiring devices, electrical components, and switches. Bryant Electric was Bridgeport's largest employer for many years but was involved in a number of notable strikes before being closed in 1988. The last assets were sold to its chief competitor, Hubbell Incorporated, in 1991.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 647 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

