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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)
Winchell Smith Grist Mill
Complex Name (Historic)
  • Thomas Hart Grist Mill
  • Winchell Smith Grist Mill
Address or Location
44 Mill Lane, Farmington
County
Hartford
Historic Designation
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Associated Mill Community
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Historic Information

Use (Historic)

Largest Documented Workforce

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Historic Narrative

Winchell Smith was best known as a playwright. He became interested in the whole foods movement of the 1910s. He bought this grist mill and built a grain mill on Farmington Avenue (resource id 2930). see SR nomination http://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/44-Mill-Lane-Grist-Mill.pdf

Architectural Information

Number of Existing Buildings

one

Dates of Construction

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Architect

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Builder

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Building Type

Architectural Description

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Exterior Material(s)

Structural System(s)

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Roof Form

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

east bank of the Farmington River at west end of Mill Lane

Adjacent To

Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link

Acreage

1.0

Use (Present)

Sources

Form Completed By

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