Historic Mills of Connecticut

Companies Associated w/Complex

• Jordan Woolen Mill c.1920-
• grist mill 18thc - 1905

Use (Historic)

• Textiles

Largest Documented Workforce

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Historic Narrative

Located in the Jordan Village Historic District; from National Register narrative: 'One of the most historic sites in the village is the former 18th century grist mill, which was apparently in continuous operation from 1731 until destroyed by fire in 1905, at the falls of Jordan Brook where it enters Jordan Cove. An ashlar mill dam, elements of the head and tail race, and the random ashlar retaining/foundation wall on the north side of the cove survive. The frame grist mill was located at the end of a short street south of Rope Ferry Road, and the site has been redeveloped with a 2-story brick woolen mill built in 1920 of brick pier construction. The mill is well-preserved and is currently used for specialty manufacturing. The mill dam is crossed by a modern, pedestrian pony-truss bridge that connects the grist mill site with a small park of approximately 5 acres.'

Number of Existing Buildings

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Dates of Construction

c.1920

Architect

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Builder

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Building Type

• Loft

Architectural Description

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Exterior Material(s)

• Brick

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

A 1.46 acre parcel at south end of Mill Lane off Rope Ferry Road, west of the intersection with Rte. 213

Adjacent To

• Water (for Power)

Exterior Visible from Public Road?

No

Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link

• 138/ / 4588 / Link →

Acreage

1.46

Use (Present)

• Commercial
• Industrial

Form Completed By

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Date

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Bibliography

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