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Disclaimer: Content for these properties was compiled in 2014-2017 from a variety of sources and is subject to change. Updates are occasionally made under Property Information, however the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation (dba Preservation Connecticut) makes no representation or warranty that the information is complete or up-to-date.

Complex Name (Common)
A.C. Gilbert Co.
Complex Name (Historic)
  • A.C. Gilbert Co.
Address or Location
319 Peck Street, Fair Haven, New Haven
County
New Haven
Historic Designation
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Associated Mill Community
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Historic Information

Companies Associated w/Complex

  • A.C. Gilbert Co
  • A.C. Gilbert Co

Use (Historic)

Largest Documented Workforce

1001 to 1500

Historic Narrative

Toys and Electrical Goods until 1967, including Erector Set, invented by A. C. Gilbert (1884-1961).

Architectural Information

Number of Existing Buildings

Eleven

Dates of Construction

c.1902 to c.1954

Architect

Leo F. Caproni (1945 addition)

Builder

Fusco & Amatruda, New Haven

Building Type

Architectural Description

The westernmost building at the corner of Blatchely Avenue and Peck Street was designed by Leo F. Caproni and built 1945.

Exterior Material(s)

Structural System(s)

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Roof Form

Roof Material

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Power Source

Condition

Good

Condition Notes

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Property Information

Specific Location

northeast corner of Peck Street and Blatchley Avenue, now known as Erector Square

Adjacent To

Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link

Acreage

5.15

Use (Present)

Sources

Form Completed By

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Date

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Bibliography

  1. A. C. Gilbert archive. Eli Whitney Musem. Hamden, CT.
  2. Information, historic photographs and sources for Leo Caproni courtesy Gregg Bateman (2018).
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Photographer

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Photography Date

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