Baltic, Connecticut facts for kids
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Baltic Historic District
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Former Baltic Mill Warehouse
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Fifth Ave., River St., High St., Main St., W. Main St., and the Shetucket River, Sprague, Connecticut |
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| Area | 122 acres (49 ha) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 87001247 |
| Added to NRHP | August 3, 1987 |
Baltic is a small village in Sprague, Connecticut. It's the main part of the town. About 1,250 people lived there in 2010. The town hall for Sprague is also located in Baltic.
The Baltic Historic District is a special area in the village. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. This means it's recognized for its important history and old buildings.
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What is the History of Baltic?
How Baltic Village Started
Baltic grew up around a cotton mill. This mill was built near the Shetucket River in 1856. The land for the mill was bought by William Sprague III. He was a former governor and senator from Rhode Island.
The Mills and Their Changes
The first mill, called A. & W. Sprague Manufacturing Co., was destroyed by fire in 1887. After that, a man named Frederick Sayles bought the land. He built a new cotton mill called the Baltic Mills Co. This new mill opened in 1899.
The Baltic Mills Co. worked for many years. It was sold in 1963 and then closed in 1967. Later, in 1970, a company bought the property to use it for a mail order business.
Fires at the Mill Site
In August 1999, most of the old mill buildings were destroyed by another fire. Only one building survived, but it was badly damaged. It was later found that some local boys had started this fire.
On April 23, 2018, the mill site caught fire again. Fire officials thought hot sparks from cutting pipes might have caused the flames.
What is the Baltic Historic District?
The Baltic Historic District covers about 122 acres. It includes 208 buildings that are important to its history. These buildings show different styles of architecture, like Greek Revival and Queen Anne.
Who Lives in Baltic?
In 2010, about 1,250 people lived in Baltic. Most residents were white (81%). Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 8.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
What Fun Things Happen in Baltic?
Baltic is known for the Sprague River Run. This event happens every month from April to October on the Shetucket River. It includes fun activities like tubing and other things for kids and adults.
Where Do Kids in Baltic Go to School?
Children in Baltic attend schools in the Sprague School District. This district serves all of Sprague Town.
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Former Baltic Mill Warehouse
