Properties Exchange

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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: 

55-69 Sawmill Road, Branford

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...

Waterbury Union Station 389 Meadow Street, Waterbury (1909)

Waterbury Union Station 389 Meadow Street, Waterbury (1909)

Redevelopment opportunity for historic “Waterbury Clocktower Building.” McKim, Mead and White, the nation’s leading architectural firm at the time, designed this local landmark in the Renaissance Revival style, with a clocktower modeled on the 14th-century city hall...

Saint Mark Lutheran Church, 248 Broadway, Norwich (1959)

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)

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)

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...

54 North Street,  Willimantic (1889, 1920, 1960)

54 North Street, Willimantic (1889, 1920, 1960)

Redevelopment opportunity for historic industrial building in Willimantic. Hall and Bill Printing Co. operated until 1970, printing newspapers (Willimantic Journal, Willimantic Chronicle) and other materials including thread labels for the Willimantic Linen Company....

3413 Berlin Tpke, Newington

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)

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, 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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...

220 Middlesex Turnpike, Old Saybrook (1875)

220 Middlesex Turnpike, Old Saybrook (1875)

Restoration opportunity in Old Saybrook on 124-acres. Historic house built in 1875 by sea captain. Features include an octagonal tower with views of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound and front porch with hand carved columns and pilasters. At one point known...

Torrington, 535 Migeon Avenue

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

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

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)

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 ...

South Kent, 4 Camps Flat Road (c. 1740)

South Kent, 4 Camps Flat Road (c. 1740)

Opportunity to own and restore Pre-Revolutionary War 19 ́ x 19 ́ land grant cabin with several additions. House has served as general store, post office and antique shop as well as home to artists Hugh Tyler and Larry Coultrip. 2066 square feet includes living room,...

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