About this property
The Bridgewater Iron Works is a historic industrial site located on High Street in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States, along the banks of the Town River. Previously known as Lazell, Perkins and Company, by the mid-19th century, the Bridgewater Iron Manufacturing Company was one of the largest iron works in the United States, specializing in heavy castings and forgings. The property was later acquired by the Stanley Works, with the surrounding village still known to this day as Stanley . The location was most recently used for manufacturing by the Bridgewater Foundry Company until 1988. It has since been converted into a small public park, with only the remnants of a stone storehouse remaining.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01000087. It was listed on February 28, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bridgewater Iron Works listed on the National Register?
Bridgewater Iron Works was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Bridgewater Iron Works?
Bridgewater Iron Works is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bridgewater Iron Works?
The period of significance for Bridgewater Iron Works is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1988.
Can I research the history near Bridgewater Iron Works?
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