Pratt, Read and Company Factory Complex - Deep River CT
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nomadwillie
N 41° 23.424 W 072° 26.289
18T E 714188 N 4585263
The Pratt, Read & Co manufactured piano keys and key boards from ivory and wood on Main St in Deep River from the Civil War to WWI
Waymark Code: WMMCZ0
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2014
Views: 1
The original factory is located on Main St built in 1886. The company built a second factory in 1914 to manufacturer of player piano actions.
The company was a result of the merger of Julius Pratt & Co., Pratt Brothers & Co and George Reed & Co. to compete with European imports, specifically ivory products used in pianos. They operated successfully, however business and demand for their product began to decline in the 1920's. Radio and victrolas were increasing in popularity. Manufacturing finally ceased at this location in 1939.
Street address:
Main St. between Bridge and Spring Sts. and 5 Bridge St
Deep River, CT
County / Borough / Parish: Middlesex
Year listed: 1984
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Historic function: Industry/Processing/Extraction
Current function: Domestic
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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