Ames Shovel Shop, Industrial heritage site in North Easton, Massachusetts, United States
The granite buildings of Ames Shovel Shop stand along Shovel Shop Pond, featuring multiple structures constructed between 1852 and 1885.
The factory supplied 60 percent of global shovel production by 1879, with President Lincoln requesting supplies for the Union Army during the Civil War.
The industrial complex represents the manufacturing strength of 19th-century Massachusetts, transforming from a small workshop into a global industrial leader.
The renovated complex now houses residential apartments and a YMCA facility, maintaining the original granite architecture and industrial character.
The factory developed specific shovel designs for gold miners during the California Gold Rush, contributing to the expansion of western United States.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.06861,-71.10417
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:44
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