Robinson Correctional Institute (285 Shaker Road (Rte 220), Enfield (Central Valley))

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Building Name (Common)

Robinson Correctional Institute

Building Name (Historic)

Enfield Shaker Farm

Address

285 Shaker Road (Rte 220), Enfield

Typology

Overview

Designations

National Register

Historic Significance

n/a

Field Notes

The attached bing shot is of a portion of two 20 century barns L's that collapsed in the winter, located at 285 Shaker road in Enfield. Robinson Correctional Institute http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&q=265444 The Robinson Correctional Institution was opened on November 8, 1985. It is situated on the site of an historic Shaker farm community, which dates from 1792. Enfield CT Shakers: http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/shaker/ect.htm Enfield Shakers Historic District ** (added 1979 - Hartford County - #79002663) Shaker, Taylor and Cybulski Rds. , Enfield (1100 acres, 15 buildings) Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Area of Significance: Architecture, Agriculture, Social History, Religion Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1825-1849 Owner: State , Private Historic Function: Agriculture/Subsistence, Religion Historic Sub-function: Agricultural Outbuildings, Church Related Residence, Religious Structure Current Function: Domestic Needs work - determine other agricultural buildings to be included.

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