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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)
- Underwood Computing Machine Co.
- Complex Name (Historic)
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- Underwood Computing Machine Co.
- Address or Location
- 34 Arbor Street, Parkville, Hartford
- County
- Hartford
- Historic Designation
- Associated Mill Community
- n/a
What can you do at this mill?
- Historic Information
Use (Historic)
Largest Documented Workforce
n/a
Historic Narrative
For historical significance see National Register application: http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/10000895.pdf
- Architectural Information
Number of Existing Buildings
n/a
Dates of Construction
1917, 1936
Architect
Frank H. Oldershaw (Hartford)
Builder
Robert Porteus
Building Type
- Administration
- Other: Research and development
Architectural Description
For description see National Register application: http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/10000895.pdf
Exterior Material(s)
Structural System(s)
n/a
Roof Form
Roof Material
n/a
Power Source
n/a
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
n/a
- Property Information
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Specific Location
South end of Arbor St.
Located in Parkville Industrial Historic District; see http://www.hartfordpreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/Parkville_Industrial_NRD_Master-1st-draft-Nov-15-2013.pdfAdjacent To
n/a
Exterior Visible from Public Road?
Yes
Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link
- 158/403/76 (for record, use link and type in address or parcel number) / Link →
Acreage
2.93
Use (Present)
- Mixed-Use
- Other: 2021 Real Art Ways which has occupied the rear of the property since 1990 bought the entire property; plans $14.7m renovation and expansion with additional theatre, gallery, gathering, event and rental space. Within proposed Parkville Arts & Innovation (improvement) District, in discussion/planning 2023.
- Sources
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Form Completed By
n/a
Date
7/25/2014
Bibliography
- Karmazinas, Lucas. 2015. Parkville Industrial Historic District National Register Nomination. Access draft at:.
- Parkville Industrial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, US Department of the Interior.
- Karmazinas, Lucas. 2010. Underwood Computing Machine Company Factory National Register Nomination No. 10000895. National Park Service.
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