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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)
Bridgeport Steel Co.
Complex Name (Historic)
  • Bridgeport Steel Co.
Address or Location
1034 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford
County
New Haven
Historic Designation
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Associated Mill Community
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Historic Information

Companies Associated w/Complex

  • Bridgeport Steel Co. c.1950-

Use (Historic)

Largest Documented Workforce

8

Historic Narrative

Bridgeport Steel Co. was established in 1947 and had this warehouse facility built c.1950.

Architectural Information

Number of Existing Buildings

One

Dates of Construction

c.1950

Architect

Leo F. Caproni

Builder

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Building Type

Architectural Description

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Exterior Material(s)

Structural System(s)

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Roof Form

Roof Material

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Power Source

Condition

Excellent

Condition Notes

Restored c.2008

Property Information

Specific Location

A 1.5 acre parcel on the north side of Bridgeport Avenue east of Robert Treat Parkway.

Adjacent To

Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link

Acreage

1.5

Use (Present)

  • Industrial
  • Other: Current occupant, Showmotion, fabricates theatre sets and architectural interiors and exteriors.
Sources

Form Completed By

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Date

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Bibliography

  1. 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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