- December 23, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
The money will allow the R. M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park at 180 Johnson St. to be remediated and upgraded to support more startup businesses interested in moving there.
It formerly housed the Remington Rand typewriter company, and Keating Wheel Co. bicycle manufacturer. Originally built between 1896 and 1897, the factory has also been home to an automobile manufacturer and, later, during the Cold War, a missile parts builder.
Six tenants will soon move into the building, Director of Economic and Community Development Joseph Samolis said. The grant will pay for structural components, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, elevators and stairwells.
Samolis estimates that another six spaces could be built on the lower floor of the building using state funds.
The building is now occupied by gyms, Spoke &…
