Historic Mills of Connecticut

Companies Associated w/Complex

• C.R. Gibson and Co. c.1943

Use (Historic)

• Paper & Wood Products
• Other: bookbinder

Largest Documented Workforce

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Historic Narrative

Manufacturers of Bookbinding Later used as Lillian August retail store

Number of Existing Buildings

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Dates of Construction

1940

Architect

Leo F. Caproni

Builder

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Building Type

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Architectural Description

This one story steel frame manufacturing facility with brick knee walls and expansive windows on side elevations has a classical street facade: simulated brick quoins, keystones above windows, wood front entrance with side lights, pilasters, frieze and pediment; a floral motif with the dates '1870-1940' is centered above the door, and "The C. R. Gibson Company" in script is centered within the frieze.

Exterior Material(s)

• Brick
• Glass

Structural System(s)

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Roof Form

• Flat

Roof Material

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Power Source

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Condition

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Condition Notes

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Specific Location

SEC of North Avenue and Knight Street

Adjacent To

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Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link

• 1/ 68/ 8/ 0 / Link →

Acreage

4.14

Use (Present)

• Commercial
• Other: 9/2022 conversion to medical offices planned; historic Gibson facade to be retained but moved on site

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).
2. Caproni, Leo F., ‘Industrial Buildings’ (1942 booklet)