Mill Record Bridgeport
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- Complex Name (Common)
- American Chain Co.
- Complex Name (Historic)
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- American Chain Co.
- Address or Location
- 929-955 Connecticut Avenue, Bridgeport
- County
- Fairfield
- Historic Designation
- Associated Mill Community
- n/a
What can you do at this mill?
- Historic Information
Companies Associated w/Complex
- American Chain and Cable Co. c.1945
- American Chain Co. c.1928
Use (Historic)
Largest Documented Workforce
501 to 1000
Historic Narrative
For historical significance see National Register nomination: http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/86003770.pdf
- Architectural Information
Number of Existing Buildings
n/a
Dates of Construction
n/a
Architect
n/a
Builder
n/a
Building Type
n/a
Architectural Description
For description see National Register application: http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/86003770.pdf
Exterior Material(s)
n/a
Structural System(s)
Roof Form
Roof Material
n/a
Power Source
n/a
Condition
n/a
Condition Notes
n/a
- Property Information
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Specific Location
A 5-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Connecticut Avenue and Hollister Avenue in Bridgeport.
A rail spur abuts the north side of the property and the main railroad lines are located nearby to the north.
The American Chain Company Plant is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Adjacent To
n/a
Exterior Visible from Public Road?
Yes
Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link
- 44/724/9/M / Link →
Acreage
5.16
Use (Present)
- Sources
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