Guilford in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Guilford Manufacturing Co.
1849
Photographed By Conrad Ward, May 17, 2024
1. Guilford Manufacturing Co. Marker
This house was once a wing of the 1849 Guilford Manufacturing Co. factory, which made steam engines & machinery. The company was bankrupt in three years, and by c.1865 Simeon B. Chittenden converted the wing into a dwelling; massive framing timbers remain exposed and intact. This riverfront site was the westernmost end of the original 1639 homestead lot of Judge Samuel Desborough, son-in-law of Henry Whitfield. In the early 1800s, it contained the shipyard and home of James Leete & son.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 41° 16.744′ N, 72° 41.249′ W. Marker is in Guilford, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is on Water Street (Connecticut Route 146) west of Meadow Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 Water Street, Guilford CT 06437, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nathaniel Elliot Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. John Redfield House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Reuben Stone House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Guilford World War I Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Guilford World War II Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Guilford Soldier's Monument
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Photographed By Conrad Ward, May 17, 2024
2. Guilford Manufacturing Co. Marker
Photographed By Conrad Ward, May 17, 2024
3. House
Once part of the Guilford Manufacturing Co. factory,
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Clinton, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Clinton, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
