Crane and Company - Dalton MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 42° 28.180 W 073° 10.692
18T E 649764 N 4703532
The factory was built in 1844 by Zenas Crane and is "the oldest paper manufactory...in continuous operation at one site." The site was added to the National Historic Register in 1983.
Waymark Code: WM6R77
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Since 1879, the Crane Paper Company has had the exclusive government contract to manufacture the paper used in the currency of the United States.
The company also produces fine stationary and other quality papers.
Street address:
Off Main St
Dalton, MA

County / Borough / Parish: Berkshire

Year listed: 1983

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event

Periods of significance: 1825-1849, 1850-1874, 1875-1899

Historic function: Industry/Processing/Extraction

Current function: Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: yes

Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2009 To: 12/31/2009

Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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