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Title |
Haverhill Iron Works, River Street, Haverhill |
Object Type |
Print, Photomechanical |
Description |
Haverhill Iron Works, River Street, Haverhill. Two photomechanical prints of photographs from an unidentified publication, different sizes, mounted together on cardboard 26 x 36 cm. Housed with Historical Photographic Print Collection. 1. Haverhill Iron Works building, River Street, Haverhill. Three stories, brick, large smokestack chimney on the left. Two horses and wagons with drivers are outside. Printed caption: "Haverhill Iron Works." See also HG9 Senter HPH 15-212C. 8 x 11 cm. 2. Interior of Haverhill Iron Works, belt driven machines along the walls, pillar with large belt in the foreground. Windows on left and far wall. Printed caption: "Haverhill Iron Works. [Interior.]" 9 x 11 cm. Below is a clipping with text that reads "Haverhill Iron Works. In 1880 a number of public spirited citizens, thinking to broaden the scope of Haverhill's industries, organized the Haverhill Iron Works, the site on River street being given by the late Hon. Edwin Bowley, who was one of the largest stockholders. The capital of $10,000 was soon absorbed in the buildings, machinery, etc., and nearly $20,000 being invested in patents, it became necessary in 1882 to increase the capital to $40,000 and later, in 1890, to $80,000. Those interested were all absorbed in private enterprises that demanded their time and attention, so that for lack of care and proper management the business became a losing one, though in the meantime an extensive plant and quite an extensive patronage had grown up with them. In 1892 the corporation sold its entire business and property, both real and personal, to Hon. James H. Carleton for $53,000. Mr. Carleton associated with him as equal owners Messrs. C. W. Morse, L. L. H. Taylor and B. P. Hale. Mr. A. G. Harding was installed as manager, and the business has since steadily prospered and is becoming one of the leading foundries of the state." |
Date |
n.d. |
Processing Method |
Halftone photomechanical print |
Call Number |
HF5.12 Senter HPH 54-755C |
Catalog Number |
31479006606445 |
Subjects |
Haverhill (Mass.) Architecture Iron industry and trade Iron foundries |
Place |
Haverhill, MA |
People |
Harding, Albert Goodrich, 1858-1944 Hale, B. P. Carleton, James H., 1818-1893 Morse, C. W. Taylor, L. L. H. Bowley, Edwin |
Search Terms |
Haverhill Iron Haverhill Iron Works Manufacturing Foundries River Street Streets Businesses Albert Goodrich Harding Harding James H. Carleton Carleton B. P. Hale Hale C. W. Morse Morse L. L. H. Taylor Taylor Edwin Bowley Bowley Horses Wagons Machinery Patents Prints Architecture |
Collection |
Haverhill History Collection |
Provenance |
Found in collection. |
Digital Collection |
Senter Digital Archive |
Copyright Statement |
Copyright is not held by the Haverhill Public Library. The library retains custodial rights. |
Last Updated |
2022-02-04 |