Name
Metal Investments
 
Database Info
created by Anonymous on 12/25/2005 12:54 AM
last modified by Anonymous on 5/7/2019 8:34 PM
 
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Viewability
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Publically Viewable
This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 
Overview
 
Description
Three story mill building, built into the side of a hill right next to the river. Signs on the building marking the main, and shipping entrances look modern, and probably belonged to the metals company that's opperated there since the mid 1900s.
 
Basic Information
Type: Building: Mill
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Moderate
Recommendation: forget it
 
Hazards
  • unsafe flooring
  • water
 
Security Measures
  • fences
  • welded doors
  • wooden boarding
  • in a fairly busy neighborhood
 
Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • long pants / sleeves
 
Physical Information
Address
Stillman Ave
Pawcatuck, Connecticut
United States
Owner:
 
Interesting Features
Drove by 5/6/19 and noticed this location was very recently demolished. Site cleanup ongoing at this time.
 
Historical Dates
Built: 1848
Closed: 1998
 
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History
A former wool spinning and dyeing mill, later an addition was built and the shop was used for metal castings.
 
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Future Plans
Investar Redevelopment is interested in "revitializing" the site. The redevelopment plans include commercial and/or residential condos, and possibly a small commercial venue like a bakery.

Investar is planning to hold a meeting this summer to discuss development options with the town.

Environmental cleanup costs are estimated to aproach $1M.
 
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Validation
This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 5/8/2019 6:40 AM.
 
Latest Changes
  • on May 8 19 at 6:40, Anonymous validated this location
  • on May 7 19 at 20:34, Anonymous changed the following: Interesting Features
  • on May 7 19 at 20:31, Anonymous changed the following: Interesting Features, Recommendation
  • on May 7 19 at 20:27, Anonymous changed the following: Status
  • on Sep 19 10 at 13:55, Anonymous validated this location
  • on Sep 18 10 at 20:36, Anonymous changed the following: Street Address, Latitude, Longitude, Co-ordinate Accuracy, Prefer Satellite, Recommendation, Security Measures
  • on Oct 25 06 at 3:47, Anonymous validated this location
  • on Feb 19 06 at 15:53, Anonymous changed the following: Latitude, Longitude, Co-ordinate Accuracy, History, Year Closed, Interesting Features, Recommendation, Media Coverage, Description
  • on Feb 19 06 at 15:42, Anonymous changed the following: Display Name, Street Address
  • on Jan 20 06 at 6:33, Anonymous created a new gallery
 
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