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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)
Perkin Elmer
Complex Name (Historic)
  • Perkin Elmer
Address or Location
761 Main Avenue, Norwalk
County
Fairfield
Historic Designation
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Associated Mill Community
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Historic Information

Companies Associated w/Complex

  • Perkin Elmer
  • Perkin Elmer

Use (Historic)

Largest Documented Workforce

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Historic Narrative

Manufacturers of

Architectural Information

Number of Existing Buildings

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Dates of Construction

1950, 1957, 1958, modern addditions

Architect

Fletcher & Thompson (1950); Leo F. Caproni (1957, 1958 additions)

Builder

E & F Construction, Bridgeport (1950); Vuono-Lione, Stamford (1957, 1958 additions)

Building Type

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Architectural Description

Original plant designed by Fletcher Thompson in 1950. Leo F. Caproni designed two additions: one on the south side of the 1950 block in 1957, a second on the north side of the 1950 block in 1958.

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

Specific Location

west side of Main Avenue, west bank of Norwalk River, opposite West Rocks Road

Adjacent To

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Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link

Acreage

27.34

Use (Present)

Sources

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Date

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Bibliography

  1. Information, historic photographs and sources for Leo Caproni courtesy Gregg Bateman (2018).
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