Historic Mills of Connecticut

Use (Historic)

• Other: Power generation

Largest Documented Workforce

n/a

Historic Narrative

see 2016 SR nomination The Connecticut Light & Power Company was incorporated in 1917 to provide power to Connecticut residents and businesses, and was among the first to do so. The company built over twenty service centers which were responsible for maintenance of lines, substations, transformers and other equipment in their respective service areas. The Greenwich facility was designed in 1927 and built in 1928. It functioned through to 2014.

Number of Existing Buildings

One main block

Dates of Construction

1928

Architect

United Gas Improvement Contracting Company

Builder

United Gas Improvement Contracting Company

Building Type

• Warehouse / Production Shed

Architectural Description

The building is a brick and concrete flat roof Art Deco service building and warehouse. Widow bays are recessed, and brick pilasters sit on cast stone bases and are terminated in stylized capitals of cast stone. Original windows were steel frame five over four with pivoting sash.

Exterior Material(s)

• Brick
• Cast Stone

Structural System(s)

• Structural Steel or Iron

Roof Form

• Flat

Roof Material

n/a

Power Source

n/a

Condition

Excellent

Condition Notes

The building was rehabbed for office use in 2017.

Specific Location

One 0.845 acre parcel at the SWC of Railroad Avenue and Field Point Road

Adjacent To

• Main Roads
• Railroad

Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link

01-2254/S-1

Acreage

0.845

Use (Present)

• Commercial
• Other: Rehabbed in 2016 for office use

Form Completed By

n/a

Date

n/a

Bibliography

1. "Connecticut Light and Power Greenwich Service Station," Connecticut State Register of Historic Places Registration Form, Carley, Rachel (2016)