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=== Contact Information  ===
=== Contact Information  ===


'''E-mail:'''<ref>[http://bportlibrary.org/ask Ask us first] in ''Bridgeport Library'' (accessed 20 March 2017).</ref>  [http://bportlibrary.org/ask Ask us first] form<br>
'''Email:''' [https://bportlibrary.org/ask-us-first/ Ask us first] online form


'''Address:'''<ref name="Bri">[http://bportlibrary.org/ Home] in ''Bridgeport Library'' (accessed 20 March 2017).</ref>
'''Address:''' <br>
:Bridgeport History Center<br>Burroughs–Saden Main Library<br>925 Broad Street<br>Bridgeport, CT 06604 USA<br><br>
:Bridgeport History Center<br>Burroughs–Saden Main Library<br>925 Broad Street<br>Bridgeport, CT 06604 USA<br><br>


'''Telephone:'''<ref name="CU">[http://bportlibrary.org/hc/contact/ Contact Us/FAQs] in ''Bridgeport Library'' (accessed 20 March 2017).</ref> 203-576-7400, ext. #7<br>'''Fax:''' 203-576-8255<br>
'''Telephone:''' 203-576-7400, ext. #7<br>'''Fax:''' 203-576-8255<br>


'''Hours:'''<ref name="Bri"/> '''''Library:''''' Monday 10-6; Tuesday thru Thursday 10-8; Friday and Saturday 10-5; Sunday 1-5;  '''''History Center:''''' Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10-5.<br>
'''Hours:'''  '''''Library:''''' Monday 10-6; Tuesday thru Thursday 10-8; Friday and Saturday 10-5; Sunday 1-5;  '''''History Center:''''' Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10-5.<br>


'''Directions, map, parking, and public transportation:'''<ref name="CU"/><br>  
'''Directions, map, parking, and public transportation:'''<br>  


:'''''Via I-95 Northbound:''''' Exit 27(Lafayette Blvd. Downtown) – Keep to the right through three traffic lights. Turn left at the 4th light (Broad Street), going under I-95. Library is at the end of the block on the corner of Broad and State Streets.Via I-95 Southbound: Exit 27, turn right onto Lafayette Blvd. At 3rd traffic light, turn right onto State Street. At light, turn right onto Broad Street. Library is on the corner of State and Broad Streets.
:'''''Via I-95 Northbound:''''' Exit 27(Lafayette Blvd. Downtown) – Keep to the right through three traffic lights. Turn left at the 4th light (Broad Street), going under I-95. Library is at the end of the block on the corner of Broad and State Streets. Via I-95 Southbound: Exit 27, turn right onto Lafayette Blvd. At 3rd traffic light, turn right onto State Street. At light, turn right onto Broad Street. Library is on the corner of State and Broad Streets.


:'''''Via Merritt Parkway:''''' Exit 47 (Park Ave.) South to State Street. Take a left onto State Street at the YMCA. Three traffic lights to Broad Street. Take a right. Library is on the corner of State and Broad Streets.Via Route 8/25 Southbound: Exit 2 (Fairfield Ave.) Straight until you can go no further. This is State Street. Take a left onto State Street. Two traffic lights to Broad Street and take a right. Library is on the corner of State and Broad Streets.
:'''''Via Merritt Parkway:''''' Exit 47 (Park Ave.) South to State Street. Take a left onto State Street at the YMCA. Three traffic lights to Broad Street. Take a right. Library is on the corner of State and Broad Streets. Via Route 8/25 Southbound: Exit 2 (Fairfield Ave.) Straight until you can go no further. This is State Street. Take a left onto State Street. Two traffic lights to Broad Street and take a right. Library is on the corner of State and Broad Streets.


:'''''Google Map:''''' [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bridgeport+Public+Library+Main+Branch/@41.1751196,-73.1956357,15.31z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e80e0e903bb18b:0xc495238861e75bad!8m2!3d41.17588!4d-73.190327 Brideport Public Library].
:'''''Google Map:''''' [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bridgeport+Public+Library+Main+Branch/@41.1751196,-73.1956357,15.31z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e80e0e903bb18b:0xc495238861e75bad!8m2!3d41.17588!4d-73.190327 Bridgeport Public Library].


:'''''Parking''''' is on Broad Street and all side streets at metered spaces (bring quarters). After 4 PM on week days and on Saturdays and Sundays, parking is free.  There are two commercial parking garages near the library, both with entrances on John Street, one to the East of Broad Street and one to the West.  There is also a small lot directly across the street from the Library that is available to Library patrons after 4 PM and on weekends.
:'''''Parking''''' is on Broad Street and all side streets at metered spaces (bring quarters). After 4 PM on week days and on Saturdays and Sundays, parking is free.  There are two commercial parking garages near the library, both with entrances on John Street, one to the East of Broad Street and one to the West.  There is also a small lot directly across the street from the Library that is available to Library patrons after 4 PM and on weekends.


:'''''Public transportation:'''''  The Burroughs-Saden Library sits directly on the [http://gogbt.com/routes-schedules-maps/coastal-link “Coastal Line #2” bus route] and is close to several [http://gogbt.com/routes-schedules-maps other GBTA bus lines]. The [https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am/am2Station/Station_Page&code=BRP Metro-North/Amtrack train station] is just two blocks to the East of the library.  The [https://www.88844ferry.com Ferry] from Port Jefferson (Long Island, New York) is also just a few blocks away.
:'''''Public transportation:'''''  The Burroughs-Saden Library sits directly on the [http://gogbt.com/routes-schedules-maps/coastal-link “Coastal Line #2” bus route] and is close to several [http://gogbt.com/routes-schedules-maps other GBTA bus lines]. The [https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am/am2Station/Station_Page&code=BRP Metro-North/Amtrak train station] is just two blocks to the East of the library.  The [https://www.88844ferry.com Ferry] from Port Jefferson (Long Island, New York) is also just a few blocks away.


'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
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=== Collection Description  ===
=== Collection Description  ===


The '''Bridgeport History Center''' at the Bridgeport main library is one of the largest repositories for genealogy research in the region. It includes articles on Bridgeport topics, digital collections, genealogy workshops, newspaper archives, oral histories, getting started guides, charts and forms, and links to dozens of genealogical Internet sites.<ref>[http://bportlibrary.org/hc/genealogy/ Genealogy Center] in ''Bridgeport Library'' (accessed 20 March 2017).</ref> Bridgeport Public Library is also a [[Introduction to FamilySearch Centers|'''FamilySearch Center''']], and patrons can view limited-access FamilySearch databases at the center.
The '''Bridgeport History Center''' at the Bridgeport main library is one of the largest repositories for genealogy research in the region. It includes articles on Bridgeport topics, digital collections, genealogy workshops, newspaper archives, oral histories, getting started guides, charts and forms, and links to dozens of genealogical Internet sites.<ref>[http://bportlibrary.org/hc/genealogy/ Genealogy Center] in ''Bridgeport Library'' (accessed 20 March 2017).</ref> Bridgeport Public Library is also a FamilySearch Center, and patrons can view limited-access FamilySearch databases at the center.


=== Tips  ===
=== Tips  ===
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=== Guides  ===
=== Guides  ===
{''Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. ''}


=== Alternate Repositories  ===
=== Alternate Repositories  ===
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*Public Libraries  
*Public Libraries  
*Museums and heritage societies  
*Museums and heritage societies  
*[[Closest FamilySearch Center]] has [[FamilySearch Center Portal|premium online services]] for free, and workers who can offer research suggestions.<ref>[[Introduction to FamilySearch Centers]] in ''Family History Research Wiki'' (accessed 29 February 2016).</ref>
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search Find a FamilySearch Location]] has [[FamilySearch Center Portal|premium online services]] for free, and workers who can offer research suggestions.
*Repositories in '''''surrounding counties:''''' [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]  
*Repositories in '''''surrounding counties:''''' [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]  
*State Vital Records Office  
*State Vital Records Office  
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*Repositories in '''''surrounding states (or provinces):''''' [SC], [TN], and [VA]
*Repositories in '''''surrounding states (or provinces):''''' [SC], [TN], and [VA]


{{Wikipedia|Such-and-Such Repository}} {''OPTIONAL:'' Delete this IF no similar Wikipedia article exists!}  
{{Wikipedia|Such-and-Such Repository}}  


=== Sources  ===
=== Sources  ===

Latest revision as of 16:51, 19 November 2023

Bridgeport Public Library – History Center
Bridgeport Public Library Main Branch and home of the Bridgeport History Center

Contact Information[edit | edit source]

Email: Ask us first online form

Address:

Bridgeport History Center
Burroughs–Saden Main Library
925 Broad Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604 USA

Telephone: 203-576-7400, ext. #7
Fax: 203-576-8255

Hours: Library: Monday 10-6; Tuesday thru Thursday 10-8; Friday and Saturday 10-5; Sunday 1-5; History Center: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10-5.

Directions, map, parking, and public transportation:

Via I-95 Northbound: Exit 27(Lafayette Blvd. Downtown) – Keep to the right through three traffic lights. Turn left at the 4th light (Broad Street), going under I-95. Library is at the end of the block on the corner of Broad and State Streets. Via I-95 Southbound: Exit 27, turn right onto Lafayette Blvd. At 3rd traffic light, turn right onto State Street. At light, turn right onto Broad Street. Library is on the corner of State and Broad Streets.
Via Merritt Parkway: Exit 47 (Park Ave.) South to State Street. Take a left onto State Street at the YMCA. Three traffic lights to Broad Street. Take a right. Library is on the corner of State and Broad Streets. Via Route 8/25 Southbound: Exit 2 (Fairfield Ave.) Straight until you can go no further. This is State Street. Take a left onto State Street. Two traffic lights to Broad Street and take a right. Library is on the corner of State and Broad Streets.
Google Map: Bridgeport Public Library.
Parking is on Broad Street and all side streets at metered spaces (bring quarters). After 4 PM on week days and on Saturdays and Sundays, parking is free. There are two commercial parking garages near the library, both with entrances on John Street, one to the East of Broad Street and one to the West. There is also a small lot directly across the street from the Library that is available to Library patrons after 4 PM and on weekends.
Public transportation: The Burroughs-Saden Library sits directly on the “Coastal Line #2” bus route and is close to several other GBTA bus lines. The Metro-North/Amtrak train station is just two blocks to the East of the library. The Ferry from Port Jefferson (Long Island, New York) is also just a few blocks away.

Internet sites and databases:

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

The Bridgeport History Center at the Bridgeport main library is one of the largest repositories for genealogy research in the region. It includes articles on Bridgeport topics, digital collections, genealogy workshops, newspaper archives, oral histories, getting started guides, charts and forms, and links to dozens of genealogical Internet sites.[1] Bridgeport Public Library is also a FamilySearch Center, and patrons can view limited-access FamilySearch databases at the center.

Tips[edit | edit source]

Guides[edit | edit source]

Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]

{ List (link to a Wiki article for) at least one or more other repositories that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.}

If you cannot visit or find a source at the Bridgeport Public Library – History Center, a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections

  • Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}

  • such as: NARA I
  • NARA II
  • National Archives at _____
  • State Archives
  • State Library

Similar Collections



  • National Personnel Records Center
  • LC
  • FHL

Neighboring Collections


  • County Vital Records Office
  • City Vital Records Office
  • County Archives
  • County Orphan's Court
  • County Probate Court
  • County Recorder
  • County Coroner
  • U.S. District Court
  • County and local historical societies
  • County and local genealogical societies
  • Public Libraries
  • Museums and heritage societies
  • Find a FamilySearch Location] has premium online services for free, and workers who can offer research suggestions.
  • Repositories in surrounding counties: [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]
  • State Vital Records Office
  • State Historical Society
  • State Genealogical Society
  • University Libraries
  • Church archives
  • Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA]
 Wikipedia has more about this subject: Such-and-Such Repository

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Genealogy Center in Bridgeport Library (accessed 20 March 2017).

Family History Library (FHL); now called, FamilySearch Library (FSL)

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