Foxborough in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Lakeview
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, May 31, 2012
1. Lakeview Marker
Inscription.
Lakeview. . Hervey Pettee built a thread mill at this site in 1813. A spring freshet in 1831 washed out the dam and ruined the factory. A stone structure soon replaced it. Charles Freeman and Son later operated a wool scouring mill. The flood of Feb. 2, 1886 tore out the dam and portions of the mill later operated by Alexander Ross.
Lake View Park opened by the Ross family July 4, 1906. The Norfolk and Bristol Electric Railroad spur line to the ballroom was discontinued in 1919. Lakeview was a popular swimming area for many years, maintained by the West Foxborough Mother's Club . This historical marker was erected in 2002 by Foxborough Historical Commission. It is in Foxborough in Norfolk County Massachusetts
Hervey Pettee built a thread mill at this site in 1813. A spring freshet in 1831 washed out the dam and ruined the factory. A stone structure soon replaced it. Charles Freeman & Son later operated a wool scouring mill. The flood of Feb. 2, 1886 tore out the dam and portions of the mill later operated by Alexander Ross.
Lake View Park opened by the Ross family July 4, 1906. The Norfolk & Bristol Electric Railroad spur line to the ballroom was discontinued in 1919. Lakeview was a popular swimming area for many years, maintained by the West Foxborough Mother's Club
Erected 2002 by Foxborough Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1933.
Location. 42° 4.191′ N, 71° 16.173′ W. Marker is in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Marker is on Lakeview Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Foxboro MA 02035, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
Hervey Pettee built a thread mill at this site in 1813. A spring freshet in 1831 washed out the dam and ruined the factory. A stone structure soon replaced it. Charles Freeman & Son later operated a wool scouring mill. The flood of Feb. 2, 1886 tore out the dam and portions of the mill later operated by Alexander Ross.
