North Grosvenordale facts for kids
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North Grosvenordale Mill Historic District
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Location in Windham County and the state of Connecticut.
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| Location | Riverside Dr. (CT 12), Buckley Hill Rd., Floral Ave., Market La., and Marshall, Central, River, and Holmes Sts., Thompson, Connecticut |
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| Area | 70 acres (28 ha) |
| Built | 1872 |
| Architect | F.P. Sheldon Co. |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 93000288 |
| Added to NRHP | April 16, 1993 |
North Grosvenordale is a small village in Thompson, Connecticut. It's located in Windham County, Connecticut. About 1,530 people lived here in 2010.
The main part of the village is known as the North Grosvenordale Mill Historic District. This area is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic district was added to the list in 1993. It includes the old cotton mill and nearby streets like Riverside Drive (which is also Route 12).
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Exploring North Grosvenordale's Location
North Grosvenordale is located in the middle of Thompson. It sits right on the banks of the French River. The main road that goes through the village is Connecticut Route 12. This road runs mostly north and south, following the path of the river. The village covers an area of about 5.8 square kilometers (2.2 square miles).
A Look Back at North Grosvenordale's History
North Grosvenordale was an important place for early textile mills. Small mills likely started here in the early 1800s. The mill here stayed fairly small until after the American Civil War.
The Grosvenor Family's Influence
After the war, a man named William Grosvenor bought the mill. He was an investor from Providence, Rhode Island. Grosvenor also bought another mill further south. There, he built a large new mill in 1868 and named that village Grosvenordale.
When he built the large brick mill in North Grosvenordale in 1872, he gave the village its current name. This mill was known for making fine cotton fabrics. It was one of the most successful textile businesses in northeastern Connecticut for a long time.
Homes for Mill Workers
William Grosvenor also built many homes for the mill workers. These homes were on both sides of the river. Most of them were buildings for several families. They were built in a simple style called Greek Revival.
Different groups of immigrant workers lived in these homes. This led to neighborhoods having names like "Little Canada" and "Swede Village." The company also built some nicer, single-family houses at the north end of the village. These were probably for skilled workers and supervisors.
The mills kept running until 1954. Today, the old mill buildings are used for other industrial purposes. The mill and the surrounding company buildings cover about 70 acres. There are more than 100 buildings in this historic area. Because of its importance, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Who Lives in North Grosvenordale?
In 2000, about 1,424 people lived in North Grosvenordale. There were 589 households, which means groups of people living together. About 385 of these were families. The average household had about 2.42 people.
Many different age groups live in the village. About 26.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 36 years old.
