Historic Mills of Connecticut

Use (Historic)

• Food, Beverage, Tobacco

Largest Documented Workforce

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Historic Narrative

from Martin Rosol website http://www.martinrosolsinc.com/About.html: Martin Rosol opened the business in a converted garage in 1928 with about 8 employees. In 1937 he built a new plant at the present address, 45 Grove St., New Britain, CT, and employed about 18 people. Over the next 25 years, three additions were made to enlarge the plant. As the business grew, so did the number of employees. Martin Rosol’s employees have been loyal to the business; several employees have worked for the company for more than 50 years each. Martin’s oldest son, Eugene, joined the company in 1946 after having served during World War II in the Marine Corps. Eugene was active in the business and remained as CEO until his death in 2010. Eugene’s son Robert joined the business in 1981 and is now President of the company. Robert’s sister-in-law, Karen, is Vice President, Secretary and Office Manager. The fourth generation of Rosols are now working in the business. Martin’s great-grandson Tim, a 2010 UConn graduate, is Plant Manager. For many years business was done primarily with “Mom and Pop” stores where the product was sold by the driver/salesman directly off the trucks. In addition to local deliveries on demand, these trucks covered approximately half the state of Connecticut. When the small, privately owned stores began to close, Rosol sold to large super markets and chain stores throughout Connecticut. The company also services a number of hot dog stands and seasonal “eating places” in the warmer months, including the New Britain baseball team. Martin Rosol’s manufactures a complete line of frankfurts, kielbasa, sausage and cold cuts and are famous for “foot long” hot dogs. The company won Hartford Business Journal's Family Business Award 2018 (1st place, less that 25 employees).

Number of Existing Buildings

one

Dates of Construction

1937

Architect

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Builder

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Building Type

• Mill

Architectural Description

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Exterior Material(s)

• Brick

Structural System(s)

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Roof Form

• Flat

Roof Material

n/a

Power Source

n/a

Condition

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Condition Notes

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Specific Location

NEC of Grove and Lafayette Streets

Adjacent To

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Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link

• C7B/ 92 / Link →

Acreage

1.28

Use (Present)

• Industrial

Form Completed By

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Date

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Bibliography

1. 'Martin Rosol's celebrates 90 years of homemade meats,' Hartford Business Journal (October 22, 2018)