Bellingham in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Maple Street North Bellingham

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 11, 2022

1. Maple Street North Bellingham Marker

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Maple Street
North Bellingham
circa 1910 A view of Maple Street looking North toward Hartford Avenue. This photograph shows two woolen mills built in the 1800's. The first building on the right (with the workers standing outside) was built in 1880. The second building in the foreground and situated closer to Hartford Avenue and was built in 1810.

Both mills operated using water power from the nearby Charles River. During World War I, the mills were in operation twenty-four hours a day filling Government contracts. Historical Marker Sponsored by:
North Eastern Tae-Kwon-Do Academy, Bellingham

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 42° 5.265′ N, 71° 28.638′ W. Marker is in Bellingham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Mendon Street (Massachusetts Route 140) and Thayer Road, on the left when traveling east on Mendon Street. Located in Bellingham Town Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bellingham MA 02019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 11, 2022

2. Maple Street North Bellingham Marker

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. Governor Richard Bellingham (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellingham Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyndon F. Murray Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellingham Soldier’s Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bellingham Town Center (about 300 feet away); Town Center (about 400 feet away); Original Town Common (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellingham.

Also see . . .
1. Town of Bellingham. (Submitted on April 16, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Bellingham, Massachusetts (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 16, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.