Assabet Woolen Mill, Industrial heritage complex in Maynard, Massachusetts
The Assabet Woolen Mill is an industrial complex of red brick buildings set along the Assabet River in Maynard, Massachusetts. A clock tower rises above the rooftops, and the renovated interiors now house offices and shared workspaces for small businesses.
Amory Maynard founded the mill in 1847, and the town that grew around it eventually took his name. Decades later, the site became the headquarters of one of the country's leading computer manufacturers, which transformed the local economy for a generation.
The name Assabet comes from the river that runs alongside the site, a river whose name has indigenous roots. The red brick buildings along the riverfront remain the most recognizable part of Maynard's skyline, and locals still refer to the area simply as the mill.
The grounds are open to visitors and the architecture is best seen by walking along the riverfront path that runs beside the buildings. On weekdays, some interior spaces are accessible since parts of the complex function as active workplaces.
The clock tower, built in 1892, is still wound by hand and is considered one of the oldest continuously running towers of its kind in North America. On a quiet day, the mechanical chime can be heard from several points along the river path.
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