Mill Record Newtown
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- Complex Name (Common)
- Hubbell Wiring Device Kellems
- Complex Name (Historic)
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- Hubbell Inc.
- Hubbell Plastics Inc.
- Harvey Hubbell Plastics Inc.
- Address or Location
- 14 Prospect Drive, Newtown
- County
- Fairfield
- Historic Designation
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- Associated Mill Community
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- Historic Information
Use (Historic)
Largest Documented Workforce
140 (2018)
Historic Narrative
Electrical componants factory of Hubbell Inc. manufactured commercial and industrial wiring devices at the site since opening in 1960. The company was founded in 1888 by Harvey Hubbell, a pioneer in electrical components including the light socket. In 2019, Hubbell announced closure together of Newtown and Bethel plants, leaving facilities in Winsted, Mystic and Avon and headquarters in Shelton.
- Architectural Information
Number of Existing Buildings
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Dates of Construction
1960
Architect
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Architectural Description
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Power Source
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- Property Information
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Specific Location
41.59 acre parcel on the east side of Prospect Terrace at the end of Prospect Drive west of the railroad
Adjacent To
Exterior Visible from Public Road?
Yes
Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link
- 36/ 8/ 10 / Link →
Acreage
41.59
Use (Present)
- Other: Plant to be vacated by Hubbell in 2019-2020.
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