Hello everybody! I recently explored this one area with a friend of mine in Milford, Connecticut that was not on the database map. The reason I am making a post about this here is because this site is not exactly all that hidden, so I feel comfortable making it public knowledge here. In fact, this place is kind of an unofficial graffiti art gallery. That being said, these pieces of graffiti range from the crude and juvenile to actual works of art. Two of my favorites were this mural dedicated to MF DOOM, and one that looks like a wendigo. However, the latter was ruined because someone spray painted a pink penis on it. Real nice...

If you find yourself around the Milford area, definitely give this place a shot! There are three buildings on site, with two smaller ones, followed by a large building that will be the main attraction of your visit.

The factory is located by the Connecticut Post Mall (Coord: 41.23159502732629, -73.02453530135766; Google maps: "Aerosol Techniques Factory", 265 Old Gate Ln, Milford, CT 06460). In short, head onto interstate 95, and get off exit 39-B. Head north on route 1, you should see a sign for East Town Road outlining the northside of the mall; turn right onto that road. Keep driving east/southeast on the road, then take another right onto Old Gate Lane. When you go down this road, the factory should be right there on your left-hand side past the Hamilton Garden Inn and Lowe's.

The best way to enter the site is to find a parking spot around the Lowe's father away from the Hamilton Garden Inn. When you are facing the front of Lowe's, look to your right for the tree line. The factory buildings are right against that tree line. All you have to do is find a gap in the wire fence there, and make your way through. Friendly FYI, watch you step for used condoms... You'll thank me later.

Now, hazards. First and foremost this place is used as a shelter for vagrants. Me and my buddy bumped into them, but they didn't seem all that interested in us after realizing we weren't cops. Later on, we walked past the area where we saw the guys again, and accidentally shone a light into the room they were sleeping in (not realizing these guys were homeless and this was their area). One of them walked out and politely asked us to keep clear of that particular section of the factory, and that they don't care about us exploring the place as long as we don't bother them or get them in trouble. We apologized, continued on, and didn't have another run in with them, or have any other problems from there on out. In my experience, they seemed nice enough. But, I can't speak for everyone, right?

Secondly, structural damage. This place hasn't been kept up with in decades (as far as my knowledge goes). The ceiling has holes in it, along with loose hanging panels dangling inside the place. We found racoons nesting on one far side of the place. There's rust all about, and the ground is covered in large puddles. The air is also very dusty, but that's as far as I know about what contaminants are present (it'd still be best to bring a good respirator).

Finally, security. We didn't see any functioning cameras on sight, and we didn't see guards throughout the couple hours we spent there. There's essentially nothing inside this place that would warrant security. The wiring has been stripped, there's no valuable machinery, and I don't think there are any plans to fix the place up any time soon. The main thing I'd worry about, though, is how visible you are to those in the Lowe's parking lot. All three buildings butt up right against the property line, and there are sections where you are fully visible to those beyond the thin tree line.

I'd like to end this post by saying I'm an urbex rookie, and this was my first official trip. I'm very excited to finally have something to share here!

Photos??

Indeed!

I unfortunately didn't take any photos. I couldn't get my camera to take decent pictures in the dark, and I was too paranoid about spending too much time fiddling with my camera settings and not being aware of my surroundings. I brought a buddy, but let's just say I have better situational awareness than he does, and I decided to be the one to keep an eye out for security or whatever, lol. I also don't want to go back so soon because I don't want to bother the squatters (again...). Over all, it was a good first learning experience.

I guess thanks......

























































































































For nothing?

Pics or it didn't happen ;)

Posted by dundertits I guess thanks...... ... For nothing?

That wasn't very nice

you are correct sir, What I lack in compassion I make up for in being a bastard..

Posted by developstopfix That wasn't very nice

are you new to the internet?

Posted by Samurai are you new to the internet?

yes it's my first time, how am i doing?

Sounds like a fun spot, I always love a good abandoned factory. Thanks for the write-up!

It's a fun and easy spot. I have been to it a few years ago and I was just at that Lowes last week, seems to be just as easy as in the past. It's a popular spot for artists and taggers which is quite fitting seeing what it used to be.

I have some *meh* pics from my trip long ago. I'll have to revisit now that I have been getting heavy into photography the past two years

https://www.uer.ca...urrpage=1&pp#post0

Yeah, sounds like it hasn't changed much since the last time you went in. I guess the only thing that might have changed is that on the aerial view on Google Maps you can see these large, rusty containers in the back of the property. When me and my bud went there we didn't see anything. That whole industrialized belt near the water has quite a few spots that are abandoned.

Edit: I just saw your pictures, really nice! When I mentioned the large containers out back, I was talking about the aerosol tanks. Those have been taken down. Also, the section of the factory where the roof is sagging, that has been cleaned up too. I guess someone somewhere is still looking out for the property somewhat.