Mill Record Winchester
RETURN TO ‘FIND MILLS’Disclaimer: Content for these properties was compiled in 2014-2017 from a variety of sources and is subject to change. Updates are occasionally made under Property Information, however the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation (dba Preservation Connecticut) makes no representation or warranty that the information is complete or up-to-date.
- Complex Name (Common)
- Jewell Brothers Mfg. Co.
- Complex Name (Historic)
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- Winsted Corkscrew Co.
- John W. Roe
- American Knife Co.
- B. J. Harrison & Co.
- Address or Location
- 25 Boyd Street, Winsted, Winchester
- County
- Litchfield
- Historic Designation
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- Associated Mill Community
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- Historic Information
Companies Associated w/Complex
- Winsted Corkscrew Co. c.1897-c.1900
- John W. Roe c.1900-c.1915
- B. J. Harrison & Co. c.1915-c.1935
- American Knife Co. c.1919-c.1930
- Jewell Brothers Mfg. Co. c.1945-
Use (Historic)
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Largest Documented Workforce
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Historic Narrative
One of several historic factory locations on the Highland Lake stream to the Mad River, manufacturing occupied the site since at least since 1897 (Sanborn maps). Occupants have included Winsted Corkscrew Co.; John W. Roe, sawmill and box factory; B. J. Harrison & Co. maker of folding chairs; American Knife Co. maker of folding knives; Jewell Brothers Mfg. Co. woodworking. For general history on pocketknife companies in Connecticut, see https://connecticuthistory.org/connecticut-pocketknife-firms/
- Architectural Information
Number of Existing Buildings
One block
Dates of Construction
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Architect
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Builder
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Building Type
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
One 0.48 acre parcel on the south side of Boyd Street west of the intersection with Lake Street.
Adjacent To
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Exterior Visible from Public Road?
Yes
Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link
- 110/ 091/ 020 / Link →
Acreage
0.48
Use (Present)
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- Sources
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Form Completed By
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Date
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Bibliography
- Sanborn Insurance Atlases, 1887-1947
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Photographer
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Photography Date
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