Mill Record Plainville
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- Complex Name (Common)
- Cedar Hill Formulae
- Complex Name (Historic)
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- Cedar Hill Formulae
- Address or Location
- 347 East Street, Plainville
- County
- Hartford
- Historic Designation
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- Associated Mill Community
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- Historic Information
Companies Associated w/Complex
- Cedar Hill Formulea 1925-1962
- CT Homeward Step Co. aka CT Precast 1962-1984
- Hanson Bros (?) 1905-1925
- Window Shop Inc. 1984-
Use (Historic)
- Fabricated Metal Products
- Rubber & Chemicals
- Other: precast concrete block
Largest Documented Workforce
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Historic Narrative
Charles, Edward and Henry Hanson bought the property in 1905, built the building, and began the manufacture of screws and nuts. The building was enlarged in 1915. Cedar Hill Formulea, manufacturer of polish for silver and furniture took over in 1925, followed by CT Homeward Step Co., a maker of concrete block.
- Architectural Information
Number of Existing Buildings
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Dates of Construction
c.1905
Architect
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Builder
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Building Type
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Architectural Description
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Exterior Material(s)
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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
northwest corner of Bartlett and East Streets (Route 10)
Adjacent To
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Exterior Visible from Public Road?
Yes
Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link
- 42-D-06 / Link →
Acreage
0.53
Use (Present)
- Sources
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Form Completed By
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Photographer
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Photography Date
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