East Village Textile Mill
In 1936 the Rockefeller Family bought the property and for 75 years operated Cranston Print Works which was an employer of generations of local workers in times of war and peace. At its peak CPW operated three shifts employing as many as 800 people dedicated to the bleaching, printing and finishing of quality fabric. CPW established itself as a world leader in its field.
In January 2012, Mr. Fred Rockefeller, Jr. President of CPW, signed the deed over to East Village Square, LLC who is committed to the history of the site, present and future.
Erected by Cranston Print Works Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 42° 3.622′ N, 71° 51.804′ W. Marker is in Webster, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Marker is on Route 16 near Route 12. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Worcester Rd, Webster, MA 01570, Webster MA 01570, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Slater Cotton Mill (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Slater (a few steps from this marker); Chaubunagungamaug
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Also see . . . Samuel Slater Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 4, 2018.)
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