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The Toolbox of America

During the 19th and 20th centuries, New Britain, Connecticut, the "Hardware Capital of the World," sustained generations of families working in tool factories—including the Stanleys, a prolific group of innovators who were cousins and rivals. Today, Stanley Black&Decker is the one hardware company that remains in New Britain, and its history is intertwined with this small Connecticut town.
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The Toolbox of America

Premiered On: 06/24/2019

Experts, educators, and industry insiders shed light on the impact of the Stanley family on New Britain, Connecticut, a little town settled in 1687 that grew to be known as "Hardware City."

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