Historic Mills of Connecticut

Companies Associated w/Complex

• Whiton Co. mid-19th c-1889
• C. P. Bradway Machine Works 1889-c.1965

Use (Historic)

• Machine Tools, Machinery

Largest Documented Workforce

n/a

Historic Narrative

Documented by HABS in 1965, the mill was a small turbine driven machine shop dating from the mid-19th century. Initially owned by the Whiton Company (see entry for D. E. Whiton Machine Co. in New London opened c.1882), it was purchased by Charles P. Bradway in 1889 and occupied by the firm until at least 1965. At the time of the HABS survey, the mill still had the original 19th century equipment. Whiton made centering machines and lathe chucks. Bradway made water turbines and related equipment.

Number of Existing Buildings

One

Dates of Construction

Mid-19th century w/ later 19th century and c.1920 additions

Architect

n/a

Builder

n/a

Building Type

• Mill

Architectural Description

Two story wood frame mill with first floor machine shop and second floor support shops (machine, woodworking and pattern). Original mill building, c mid-19th century, has two additions from third quarter of 19th century and one dated c.1920.

Exterior Material(s)

• Wood

Structural System(s)

• Wood Frame

Roof Form

• Gable

Roof Material

n/a

Power Source

• Water (Turbine)

Condition

n/a

Condition Notes

n/a

Specific Location

At rear of 1.46 acre parcel at the southwest corner of West Stafford Road (Rte. 190) and Krol Road.

Adjacent To

• Water (for Power)

Exterior Visible from Public Road?

n/a

Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link

• 45/ / 117 / Link →

Acreage

1.46

Use (Present)

• Residential

Form Completed By

n/a

Date

4/2019

Bibliography

1. C.P. Bradway Machine Works, Historic American Buildings Survey, 1965 (9 sheets)