Properties Exchange
Buy or sell your historic place.
For years, we have published in our newsletter the “Historic Properties Exchange,” to advertise endangered historic properties in Connecticut. Now you can see listings online:
685 Kent Road, New Milford (1854)
Greek Revival church and accompanying parsonage on 1.21 acres available for purchase. Former Gaylordsville United Methodist Church which eventually closed after merging with Bethel United Methodist Church in 2019. Church is 3,616 sq. ft. and includes meeting rooms,...
Job Bates House, 3 Indian Hill Avenue, Portland (c. 1747)
Restoration opportunity for 18th-century Cape with later addition in Portland. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath house includes original wood floors and two original brownstone fireplaces. Located in Indian Hill Avenue National Register Historic District and therefore eligible...
11 Phelps Road, East Haddam (1780)
There are two separate single family homes on this park like yard .Step into the first house full of history with this charming circa 1780 Mill House . Located in the Hadlyme area of East Haddam, this unique property boasts many upgrades. This enchanting home spans...
Seth Thomas Clock Company 219 Elm Street, Thomaston (c.1870, c.1950)
Redevelopment opportunity of former Seth Thomas Clock Company building. Originally a cotton mill, it was converted by Seth Thomas Clock to a “movement shop” was used for storage, dial painting and assembly. Hartley Tool and Die Company (carbide crush rolls and...
Bryant Electric Company/Monger’s Market 1155 Railroad Avenue, Bridgeport (c.1915, 1935, 1946, 1960)
Redevelopment opportunity of former Bryant Electric Company. Founded in 1888, the Bryant Electric Company remained in operation at this site until 1988, producing a variety of electrical supplies over its lifespan. The most recent occupant, Monger’s Market, used the...
55-69 Sawmill Road, Branford
Originally a 19th-century sawmill, this stone estate was transformed into a residence in the 1930s, thoughtfully incorporating the original mill structure, and is nestled beside a breathtaking waterfall, framed by over two acres of pristine tidal creekfront and lush...
Saint Mark Lutheran Church, 248 Broadway, Norwich (1959)
Saint Mark Lutheran Church available for purchase. The congregation, formed in 1957 as merger between Norwich’s German and Swedish Lutherans, is now relocating to downsize. Mid-Century Modern building by prominent architect John Johansen is noted for its parabolic and...
728 Main Street, Middletown (1947)
Opportunity to purchase iconic O’Rourke’s Diner in Middletown. Built by the Mountain View Diner Company in 1946, the Art Deco detailed dining car was moved to its current location in 1947. O’Rourke’s Diner operated at this location until closure in June 2023. Located...
109 Blinman Street, New London (1919)
Former Ohev Sholem Synagogue available for purchase. Built in 1919, the building operated as a synagogue until a merger with Congregation Beth El in 1974. Next occupant was Centro de la Comunidad (community center) until recent closure. Neo-Classical Revival/Colonial...
3413 Berlin Tpke, Newington
Opportunity to purchase the iconic Olympia Diner in Newington. Built by the Jerry O’Mahony Diner Company in New Jersey, this primarily metal building was originally trucked to a location in Massachusetts and moved to its Newington location in 1954. The Olympia claims...
433 Chapel Street, New Haven (1882)
Redevelopment opportunity in New Haven’s Mill River neighborhood. Former M. Armstrong and Company Carriage Factory, built in 1882, and situated in the heart of New Haven’s carriage district. In 1909, Armstrong added automobile bodies to the production line to counter...
Monohansett Mill, 83 Canal Street, Putnam (1868)
Monohansett Mill available for redevelopment. The Monohansett Manufacturing Company occupied the space from 1872 to about 1912, producing cotton sheetings. The mill was later occupied by Putnam Worsted Mills. This property is listed in Preservation Connecticut’s...
30 Lenox Street, New Haven (1905)
Redevelopment opportunity for historic industrial building in New Haven’s Fair Haven Heights neighborhood. Constructed for George G. Prentice and Company which manufactured machine tools until 1911 when acquired by New Britain Machine Company. Later occupants include...
136 East Main Street, Meriden (1870)
Gothic Revival brownstone church available in downtown Meriden. Currently operating as St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, but parish is planning to relocate. Located on 2-acre lot, church is 22,724 square feet and includes vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and...
330 Main Street, Manchester (1927)
Manchester Armory up for sale. Designed in a military Gothic style by Payne and Keefe (New London architectural firm). The armory housed the town’s National Guard units. It is rigidly symmetrical in form inspired by the then emerging Art Deco style. It consists of two...
52 Norwood Street, Torrington (c. 1889)
Redevelopment opportunity for historic industrial building constructed for the Eagle Bicycle Manufacturing Company and the New Process Nail Company (horseshoe nails). After initially flourishing, the increasing popularity of automobiles at the turn of the century...
81-119 West Main Street, Waterbury (1865, 1911, 1984)
Redevelopment opportunity prominently located on Waterbury Green. Five buildings, totaling 180,000 sq. ft., on 1.56 acres. Includes National Register listed John Kendrick House (1865), the last Italianate house remaining along the Waterbury Green, and the Lilley...
51 South Walnut Street, Plainfield
Wauregan Mills (1853, 1858, 1868) Redevelopment opportunity for one of Connecticut’s classic historic textile mills located on over 79-acre property. Constructed in phases over the fifteen year period between 1853 and 1868. Operated as Wauregan Mills until closure in...
296 Homestead Avenue, Hartford
Stanley P. Rockwell Company 296 Homestead Avenue, Hartford (1929, c.1940, c.1970) Redevelopment opportunity of historic industrial building. Constructed in 1929 for the Stanley P. Rockwell Company, which specialized in heat treating of metals. Later additions made in...
Torrington, 535 Migeon Avenue
Opportunity to redevelop Union Hardware Company on over 11 acres in Torrington, established in 1854 for the production of ice skates. Production later expanded to include roller skates, fishing rods, nail clippers, golf club shafts, handcuffs, and more. Chicago-based...
Torrington, 85 Pulaski Street
Romanesque Revival church and accompanying Modernist school on 1.5-acres available for purchase. Built in 1927, the church was founded by Torrington’s Polish-American community and operated as St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church until its closure due to church...
Stonington, 82 Mechanic Street
Redevelopment opportunity of historic textile mill (c. 1878) on Pawcatuck River. Built by Moss Manufacturing Company for cotton goods production. Later occupants include Crefeld Mills Corporation, Lorraine Manufacturing Company (both manufacturing textiles), Hamilton...
Watertown, 37 Deforest Street (1895)
Opportunity to own historic 7,044 square foot former town hall! Includes main level offices, upper level hall and former police station on lower level. Contact: Brian and Ed Godin, Godin Property Brokers, 203-577-2277, bgodinpb@gmail.com or egodinpb@gmail.com ...






















