Historic Mills of Connecticut

Companies Associated w/Complex

• Connecticut Aircraft Co. c.1917
• ladder factory c.1924
• industrial chemical mfg c.1951

Use (Historic)

• Consumer Products, Small Appliances
• Rubber & Chemicals
• Transportation

Largest Documented Workforce

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Historic Narrative

dirigible airships 1917 New Haven Directory lists the company at 136 Haven Street (the building at right in aerial) In March 1915, the office of Naval Aeronautics issued specifications for a dirigible and the Navy Department received bids from three companies. Connecticut Aircraft Co. was awarded a contract to build one dirigible. In February 1917, the company was awarded contract to build two Coast Patrol dirigibles, along with three other companies for a total of sixteen. The company was bought by the Aircraft Construction Co. in 1921. see https://www.newenglandaviationhistory.com/tag/the-connecticut-aircraft-company/ Also see 2/2020 article at ConnecticutHistory.org by Elizabeth Correia entitled 'DN-1: The US Navy's First Airship' (https://connecticuthistory.org/dn-1-the-us-navys-first-airship/)

Number of Existing Buildings

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Dates of Construction

c.1916, c.1955

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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Specific Location

North end of Haven St

Adjacent To

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Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link

• 180/764/100 / Link →

Acreage

1.16

Use (Present)

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Form Completed By

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Bibliography

1. Woodhouse, Henry. Textbook of Naval Aeronautics (NY: The Century Co., 1917)