New York Belting and Packing Co., Newtown

Name: New York Belting and Packing Co.
Address: Newtown, United States

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The New York Belting and Packing Co. complex, also known locally for its main 20th-century occupant, the Fabric Fire Hose Company, is a historic industrial complex at 45-71, 79-89 Glen Road in Newtown, Connecticut. Its centerpiece is a four-story brick mill building with an Italianate tower, built in 1856. The property also includes a dam impounding the adjacent Pootatuck River, a mill pond, and a hydroelectric power generation facility. ()

Built: 1856 (168 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 41°25'52"N, 73°16'42"W

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New York Belting and Packing Co. – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Georgian architecture
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Lake, National park
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New York Belting and Packing Co., Newtown

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New York Belting and Packing Co. – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)