Historic Mills of Connecticut

Companies Associated w/Complex

• A. Ochsner and Sons Co. c.1917
• M.B. Mfg. Co. Inc. c.1945

Use (Historic)

• Fabricated Metal Products
• Transportation

Largest Documented Workforce

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Historic Narrative

Ochsner: carriage hardware M.B.: Aviation Engine Parts

Number of Existing Buildings

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Dates of Construction

1939

Architect

Leo F. Caproni

Builder

Kelley-Wood Construction Co., New Haven

Building Type

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Architectural Description

Built in 1939, the building was designed by Leo F. Caproni (1888-1970). For this building he incorporated Mo-Sai panels with aeronautical motifs made locally by the Dextone Corporation (see photos). Several of the panels were incorporated into the new Corsair Apartment building.

Exterior Material(s)

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Structural System(s)

• Load Bearing Masonry

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

Northeast end of State St

Located in Upper State Street National Historic District (1984).
http://npgallery.nps.gov/nrhp/GetAsset?assetID=426835a5-4158-4c7d-91e0-aa0117f1de61

Adjacent To

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Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link

• 198/420/100 / Link →

Acreage

3.08

Use (Present)

• Other: Property was demolished as part of Corsair Apartment development 2015-2016.

Form Completed By

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Date

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Bibliography

1. Loether, J. Paul. 1984. Upper State Street National Register Nomination No. 84001143. National Park Service.
2. Caproni, Leo F., ‘Industrial Buildings’ (1942 booklet)
3. Caproni, Leo F. ‘Leo F. Caproni Architect & Engineer’ (1938 booklet)
4. Information, historic photographs and sources for Leo Caproni courtesy Gregg Bateman (2018).