Baker Chocolate
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N 42° 16.312 W 071° 04.084
19T E 329454 N 4682032
This describes the company that built the factory complex that still exists. Much of the complex is now condominiums.
Waymark Code: WMAVA
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/18/2006
Views: 25
The sign says:
"In 1765, itinerant Irish chocolatier John Hannon established a chocolate mill - the nation's first - at Lower Mills. His partner, James Baker, took over the business in 1780 and named it Baker Chocolate. Baker remained a major Dorchester industry until 1965 when production moved to Delaware. Many buildings from the Baker complex remain, including this Georgian Revival structure. Baker developed one of the earliest U.S. Trademarks, "La Belle Chocolatiere." She is still featured on Baker packaging today."
Added note: The name is now a brand of Kraft. The buildings at this location are impressive.
Agency Responsible for Placement: The Bostonian Society
County: Suffolk
City/Town Name: Boston
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Year Placed: Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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