Otis Company Mill No. 1 - Ware MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 15.539 W 072° 14.332
18T E 727749 N 4682223
Otis Co. acquired the property in 1933 and built this mill in 1845.
Waymark Code: WMKRKE
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/23/2014
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The site was first used in 1813 for a grist and saw mill, because of its proximity to the Ware River. In 1829 the Hampshire Manufacturing Co purchased the property and then sold it to Otis Co in 1839. Otis built the factory in 1845 for producing woven knits goods, stockings, wooly shirts and drawers. The company prospered thru WWI employing over 2,500 people. During the 1920's the business began a decline due to the southern state's mills and lack of modernization. In the mid 30's the Otis Co sold its property to the citizens of Ware, which they formed Ware Industries, Inc to continue the major employer in the town. Due to this Ware came to be known nation-wide as "The Town That Can’t Be Licked."
Current Status: Still In Use
Current Use: Retail Outlet
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