What if they created a town in New England – without a town center, a town green or a big white church? That's what happened to the town of Brookfield, CT. There was no agreed, central downtown location when the town was formed in the 18th century. How did this happen? You'll find out. And, you'll learn about the town's rather elaborate steps to create a downtown -- after more than 250 years without one.
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