The flag of Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA, is a white background with the city's seal in the center. There is also the lettering "CITY OF BRIDGEPORT" and "CONNECTICUT" written in old font.
Symbolism[]
Bridgeport is an industrial city whose manufacturing development accelerated after the Civil War. The anvil, cogwheel, and hammer symbolize industry; the cornucopia is for wealth. The bridge recalls the origin of the city’s name (Bridgeport’s name derives from the first drawbridge over the Pequonock River). The sailing ship represents maritime commerce (Bridgeport is a coastal city on Long Island Sound). Bridgeport was one of the first cities to manufacture sewing machines and has a monument to the inventor, Elias Howe.
2004 NAVA survey[]
It scored a total of 2.50 / 139th out of 150 on the 2004 NAVA City Flag Survey, behind Maui, and ahead of Frankfort.
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