National Clothespin Factory - Montpelier, Vermont
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Vermontish
N 44° 15.120 W 072° 34.230
18T E 693958 N 4902732
Somebody had to make those things
Waymark Code: WM7TTW
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
Views: 9

The last manufacturer of wooden clothespins in the US now makes a plastic version in a portion of its original factory. The rest of the space is leased to a variety of other businesses.

The company's founder is memorialized in nearby Middlesex with a unique headstone.

County / Borough / Parish: Washington

Year listed: 2005

Historic (Areas of) Significance: ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING

Periods of significance: 1900 - 1974

Historic function: Manufacturing

Current function: Commerce/Manufacturing

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Street address: Not listed

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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