Mill Record Norwalk
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)
- Raymond and Comstock Co.
- Complex Name (Historic)
-
- Lawrence Hat Co.
- Norwalk Toy Manufacturing Co.
- Raymond and Comstock Co.
- Address or Location
- 50 Day Street, South Norwalk, Norwalk
- County
- Fairfield
- Historic Designation
-
n/a
- Associated Mill Community
- n/a
- Historic Information
Companies Associated w/Complex
- Character Novelty 1943-1983
- Hoyt Wolthausen and Co. 1898-1905
- Lawrence Hat Co. 1905-
- Neptune Hardware Mfg. Co. c.1912
- Norwalk Toy Manufacturing Co. -1943
- Raymond and Comstock Co. 1877-1898
Use (Historic)
Largest Documented Workforce
n/a
Historic Narrative
According to an article in The Hour, April 1, 1986, the building was built for the manufacture of hats, and was powered by two steam boilers which ran engines that powered 200 feet of shafting. Hat makers operated at the site for 50-60 years, after which it was used by toy manufacturers. It was renovated in 1986 by Beinfield, Leht and Wagner of South Norwalk as a publishing center for Business Journals Inc.
- Architectural Information
Number of Existing Buildings
One
Dates of Construction
1877
Architect
n/a
Builder
n/a
Building Type
n/a
Architectural Description
n/a
Exterior Material(s)
Structural System(s)
Roof Form
Roof Material
n/a
Power Source
n/a
Condition
n/a
Condition Notes
The 1986 renovation supposedly left timber and brick exposed inside, however the exterior was completely resheathed and a new elevator tower added; the building is not recognizable as a nineteenth century factory.
- Property Information
-
Specific Location
east side of Day Street north of Concord Street
Adjacent To
n/a
Exterior Visible from Public Road?
Yes
Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link
- 2/ 61/ 3/ 0 / Link →
Acreage
0.43
Use (Present)
- Sources
-
Form Completed By
n/a
Date
n/a
Bibliography
n/a
- Representative View(s)Click on image to view full file
-
Photographer
n/a
Photography Date
n/a
