'Turnback Tuesday' features Farrel Corp. plant in Ansonia

Turnback Tuesday remembers the Farrel Corp. Bridge Street Plant, Ansonia. Almon and his son, Franklin Farrel, founded the company in 1848.

The company produced rubber and plastic processing equipment, metal rolls for industry, roll grinders for paper and steel industries, castings, etc.

According to the city directories, this plant opened at 100 Bridge St., Ansonia in 1968, the same year the Farrel Co. joined with U.S. Shoe Machinery. Operations continued until 1980 at this location.

In 1981 Franklin Farrel IV resigned, ending the family participation in the business.

On May 14, 2001 the building was destroyed by fire.

This image is looking at Farrel from West Main Street with Bridge Street on the right, and is a recent donation to Derby Public Library.

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.