Peck, Stow & Wilcox Factory

The factory complex included a large forge with a sawtooth roof, an annealing building, and several brick structures spread across multiple acres.

Founded in 1870 through the merger of three tin-processing equipment manufacturers, the factory became the largest industrial employer in Southington by 1890.

The factory leaders shaped the development of Southington through their involvement in civic activities, social programs, and local political initiatives.

The National Register of Historic Places listed the surviving factory elements in 1989, documenting the industrial heritage of Connecticut manufacturing.

The factory specialized in producing tinsmithing machinery and introduced innovations like the Samson ball-bearing chuck for bit-braces in 1897.

GPS coordinates: 41.60222,-72.88306

Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:12