The Florence Mill, known later as the U.S. Envelope Building after being absorbed by the U.S. Envelope Company, is a building located at 121 West Main Street in the Rockville section of Vernon, Connecticut. In 1881, it was described as the largest brick building in Rockville, Connecticut. After purchase by White & Corbin, the building was expanded and became the largest manufacturing plant of its kind in the United States. Currently, the building is used as an independent living retirement home and has 113 apartments.
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