2019
A Legacy of Progress
Key Milestones in Our History
From our early beginnings in New England to our position today as a trusted construction partner, our history is defined by a commitment to craftsmanship, hard work, and lasting relationships.
1990
Design-Build
In the 1990s and 2000s, Connolly Brothers becomes an early adopter of the design-build model of construction, hiring in-house designers, engineers, and architects. The company serves as construction manager on dozens of automotive dealerships as well as headquarters and facilities for numerous manufacturing, retail, and tech companies.
1988
Stephen J. Connolly IV
Stephen J. Connolly III transfers majority ownership of the company to his son, Stephen J. Connolly IV. Steve IV moves Connolly Brothers away from residential work and toward private commercial, industrial, and institutional clients while relocating from 20 Oak St. in Beverly to 152 Conant St. During his tenure, Steve IV transitions Connolly from a general contractor to a construction manager model.1971
Return from the Navy
Steve Connolly IV returns from the Navy. The morning after he returns, his father wakes him up at 6:30 a.m. to say the company is busy and it's time to get to work. In the early 1970s, Connolly Brothers employs approximately 185 people.1967
Stephen J. Connolly III
Greg Connolly transfers majority ownership of the company to his son, Stephen J. Connolly III.
1950
Public Construction Projects
During the 1950s and 60s Connolly Brothers completes numerous public construction projects in the region, including police and fire stations, public schools, and post office buildings.1929
Great Depression & World War II
During the Great Depression and World War II, Greg keeps the company afloat, and local workers employed, hoping to make it through to brighter times for his sons, Steve III and Peter Connolly.
1928
Incorporation
Stephen Connolly transfers majority ownership to Greg Connolly, who incorporates Connolly Brothers Inc. on January 5.
1920
Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.
Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. Through the 1920s and 30s Connolly Brothers works on approximately 80 projects throughout the eastern U.S. with famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.1919
Silver Star and a Purple Heart
Following the conclusion of World War I, Greg Connolly receives a Silver Star and a Purple Heart.
1917
Alderman
Thomas Connolly serves as alderman in Beverly, Mass.1893
Boston's North Station
Boston's North Station is built. Connolly ships trains full of gravel to the site for the project.
1886
Thomas Connolly Joins the Family Business
Thomas Connolly joins brothers Stephen and Gregory in the family business. That year, Connolly Brothers builds a basement for Ernest Longfellow, son of the famous poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
1884
First Major Project
With 30 men on the job, Connolly Brothers begins work on its first major project, making alterations on Hale Street in Beverly, Mass. from Ober Street to Pride's Crossing.1880
Founding
Connolly Brothers is founded by brothers Steve and Greg Connolly.
A Family Tradition
Five Generations. One Commitment.
For more than five generations, the Connolly family has remained actively involved in the business, carying forward the same values that founded the company in 1880 - integrity, hard-work, and a commitment to doing what's right.145+ years
300+ projects
1 Million+ SF built
Building on a Legacy of Trust
While our company has grown and our capabilities have evolved, our focus remains the same — to deliver exceptional construction services, build lasting relationships, and contribute to the communities we serve. We are proud of our history and excited for the future.
