Mill Record New Haven
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)
- Wire Rope Corp. of America Inc.
- Complex Name (Historic)
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- Wire Rope Corp. of America Inc.
- Address or Location
- 430 Congress Avenue, The Hill, New Haven
- County
- New Haven
- Historic Designation
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n/a
- Associated Mill Community
- n/a
- Historic Information
Companies Associated w/Complex
- Globe Silk Works Inc. c.1923-1924
- Wire Rope Corp. of American Inc. c.1945
Use (Historic)
Largest Documented Workforce
n/a
Historic Narrative
First building on site built between 1901 and 1923; in 1923 was occupied by the Globe Silk Works Inc., makers of silk thread and braid. By 1945, Wire Rope Corp. of America Inc. had occupied site and built larger plant around earlier building.
- Architectural Information
Number of Existing Buildings
n/a
Dates of Construction
c.1910, c.1935
Architect
Leo F. Caproni (c1935 building)
Builder
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Building Type
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Architectural Description
n/a
Exterior Material(s)
Structural System(s)
n/a
Roof Form
n/a
Roof Material
n/a
Power Source
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
n/a
- Property Information
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Specific Location
Corner of Congress and Howard Ave
Adjacent To
n/a
Exterior Visible from Public Road?
Yes
Parcel ID / Assessor Record Link
- 277/99/200 / Link →
Acreage
3.87
Use (Present)
- Sources
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Form Completed By
n/a
Date
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Bibliography
- Information, historic photographs and sources for Leo Caproni courtesy Gregg Bateman (2018).
- Freeman, Sidney, "History of Exposed Aggregate (Mo-Sai) Architectural Precast Concrete," PCI Journal (May/June 2004)
- Caproni, Leo F. ‘Leo F. Caproni Architect & Engineer’ (1938 booklet)
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Photographer
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Photography Date
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