Chester Factory Village Historic District
Chester Factory Village Historic District, Historic district in Chester, Massachusetts.
The Chester Factory Village Historic District extends along Middlefield Road, River, Main, and Maple Streets, encompassing industrial structures and residential buildings.
The district developed around water-powered mills in the 1760s and later gained significance with the Chester Glass Factory operations through the War of 1812.
The arrival of the Western Railroad in 1840 transformed the village into a key transportation hub, shifting civic activities from Chester Center.
The district contains numerous industrial buildings along the Westfield River branch, between two main transportation routes that facilitated manufacturing activities.
The period between 1879 and 1915 marked substantial growth in the district through granite quarrying and abrasive materials production industries.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.28111,-72.98167
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39
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