In a random deserted mill, you may sometimes find the most surprising things. This Toy Loft used to be a bustling factory, store, and park. Even in its prime, the concept, built within an ancient mill, was somewhat frightening. The Toy Loft is located at 42 Maple Street in the borough of Danielson, town of Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut. the
The municipality deemed the historic P & A (Powdrell & Alexander) mill complex at 23-42 Maple Street a hazard to public safety, preventing tenants from operating their businesses. Mill owner Jack Dusseault was penalized by fire and building inspectors for many fire and safety infractions.
Four of the seven enterprises were forced to leave the dangerous mill complex. Ironworks Gym, Zone Laser Tag Family Fun Center, The Academy of the Knightly Arts, Jani-Tech offices, and Delta Rubber offices were among the firms that closed. The Toy Loft and Danielson Aviation, both owned by Dusseault, were likewise restricted to foot visitors. Affected company owners were given relocation alternatives, including a fair expenditure payment for relocating property while looking for a new location.
This abandoned location is eerie enough on its own, and the photos of the toy store are unsettling. The Toy Loft has been closed since 2007, with the inventory remaining in the former location. From Maple Street, you can see the “Toy Loft” sign in pink lettering outside the front door. It’s both disturbing and amazing. It’s as if they were shopping one day, then suddenly had to flee… and no one ever returned. Some of the items look to be at least 50 years old. Even now, many years later, this location appears to be the scene for a horror TV program.
In its day, it was the ultimate playhouse. Arcade games, a laser tag arena, a sword-fighting school, a miniature Tiki gold course, an Iron Works gym, and a Wiffle ball court were all available in the former Hobbies and Toys location. Cracked toy heads, broken doll arms, and filthy teddy bears are all present. This store used to sell the things of children’s dreams, but it’s now deserted and full of dust, more likely to inspire nightmares. Nature quickly takes over constructions that have been left exposed to the elements.
The ruins of a Wiffle ball court, sword fighting school, laser tag arena, and miniature golf course. Although the former manager or owner of the arcade area no longer has a lease on the land, evidence of his presence may still be seen in the form of threatening messages put across arcade equipment, which he wrote to deter vandals. He would leave notes threatening the kids who were breaking his arcade machines that if he caught them, they would have to pay for the damages.
The municipality was initially responsible for funding the relocation procedure since it issued the closure order, but liens have been put on Dusseault’s land because he is ultimately liable for paying the town back.