Sanseer Mill, former textile mill in Middletown, Connecticut
Sanseer Mill is a silk and metalworking mill in Middletown now listed as a historic site. The structure features thick brick walls, tall chimneys, and large windows typical of 1800s industrial architecture, with two main brick buildings measuring approximately 52 by 30 feet and 75 by 32 feet.
The mill was built in 1823 by the Sanseer Manufacturing Company using water from the Sanseer River to power machinery. After a fire destroyed the original wooden structure in 1845, a brick building replaced it, and in 1884 the Russell Manufacturing Company expanded the site to produce fabric webbing and harnesses.
The mill was central to the community for generations, with many families depending on work here. Today locals view it as a symbol of the town's industrial past and the workers who shaped its identity.
The mill sits on Main Street Extension between West Silver and East Main Streets and is easily visible from the street. The site is accessible on foot and the grounds are well-maintained with walking paths around the historic buildings.
The building was purchased by Philip Bliss in 1937 and later converted into office spaces housing a dental practice, chiropractor, and yoga studio. This unexpected reuse shows how industrial structures can find new purposes while maintaining their original architecture.
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