Historic Mills of Connecticut

Companies Associated w/Complex

• T. S. Skilton Company 1895-c.1987

Use (Historic)

• Consumer Products, Small Appliances
• Fabricated Metal Products

Largest Documented Workforce

n/a

Historic Narrative

According to a Hartford Courant article, the fishing tackle business was started by Truman Skilton in Colebrook in 1875. Skilton moved to Winsted in the early 1890s and built the shop on Upson Avenue in 1895. The shop made fishing tackle, such as snelled hooks and lures, as well as its own packaging and promotional material. It closed c.1987, however as of 1997, it still had the belt-driven machines, printing plates, ledger books and a supply of product.

Number of Existing Buildings

One block

Dates of Construction

c.1895

Architect

n/a

Builder

n/a

Building Type

• Mill

Architectural Description

Two story wood frame wood sided building with gable roof built c.1895.

Exterior Material(s)

• Wood

Structural System(s)

• Wood Frame

Roof Form

• Gable

Roof Material

n/a

Power Source

n/a

Condition

n/a

Condition Notes

n/a

Specific Location

One 0.47 acre parcel at the southwest corner of Upson Avenue and Bridge Street, along brook

Adjacent To

• Water (for Power)

Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link

• 115/ 066/ 7-1 / Link →

Acreage

0.47

Use (Present)

n/a

Form Completed By

Renée Tribert

Date

n/a

Bibliography

1. The Hartford Courant, January 2, 1997.