The Brick Mill
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N 42° 06.546 W 071° 39.896
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The brick mill, next to the Mumford River in Whitinsville, was built by Paul Whitin Sr., and was the start of the Whitin Machine Works nearby.
Waymark Code: WM4KTW
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2008
Views: 18
The plaque on the side of the building, facing the intersection of Fletcher Street, Hill Street, and Douglas Road in Whitinsville, reads:
"The Brick Mill
"ca. 1826
"Built by Col. Paul Whitin, Sr.
"on the site of the old forge
"built c.1772 by Col. James Fletcher"
The mill is part of a beautifully restored factory complex that is being used both as a residential and a commercial location.
There is a walking tour brochure from the National Park Service available that you can download when you visit. It is included as a link below.
Agency Responsible for Placement: Unknown
County: Worcester
City/Town Name: Northbridge
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Year Placed: Not listed
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