Mill Record Branford
RETURN TO ‘FIND MILLS’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)
- Atlantic Wire Co. DEMO’d 2017
- Complex Name (Historic)
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- Atlantic Wire Co. DEMO approved 2014
- Address or Location
- 1 Church Street and Meadow Street, Branford Center, Branford
- County
- New Haven
- Historic Designation
- Associated Mill Community
- n/a
- Historic Information
Companies Associated w/Complex
- Atlantic Wire Co. 1906-
- Atlantic Wire Co.
Use (Historic)
Largest Documented Workforce
80 (1922)
Historic Narrative
Iron and steel wire
- Architectural Information
Number of Existing Buildings
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Dates of Construction
early 20th c., 1935, 1941, 1951
Architect
Leo F. Caproni (1935, 1941 and 1951 additions)
Builder
Mariana Construction, New Haven (1935 addition); Berlin Construction Co. (1941 addition)
Building Type
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Architectural Description
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Exterior Material(s)
Structural System(s)
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Roof Form
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Roof Material
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Power Source
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Condition
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Condition Notes
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- Property Information
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Specific Location
At intersection of Church and Meadow St.
Located in Branford Center Historic District.Adjacent To
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Exterior Visible from Public Road?
Yes
Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link
- E08/000/003/00006 / Link →
Acreage
5.19
Use (Present)
- Other: Demolition and housing redevelopment approved by Branford P&Z as of 12/2014; still standing as of 10/2016. Demo permit filed 3/2017. Residential/retail complex Atlantic Wharf planned.
- Sources
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Form Completed By
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Date
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Bibliography
- The New England Business Directory and Gazeteer for 1922, Nbr. 30 (Boston: Sampson and Murdock Co., 1922).
- Loether, J. Paul. 1987. Branford Center Historic District National Register Nomination No. 87000636. National Park Service.
- Information, historic photographs and sources for Leo Caproni courtesy Gregg Bateman (2018).
- Caproni, Leo F., ‘Industrial Buildings’ (1942 booklet)
- Caproni, Leo F. ‘Leo F. Caproni Architect & Engineer’ (1938 booklet)
- Representative View(s)Click on image to view full file
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Photographer
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Photography Date
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