1843- They made small hammers, tack and shoe and axes. The firm was established in 1843 by John and Elisha Stevens. The factory was located in upper Middletown, known as the upper houses. In 1851 this area become Cromwell.

Below are some of the original buildings of this company. This building is used for storage.

This is now Horton Brasses, Inc. They make a variety of brass and iron knobs, hinges etc.

This is a copy of a drawing of the factory buildings in 1843 and 1953. It is hanging on the wall in the Horton Brasses office.

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