National Register of Historic Places

Sanford Whip Factory

Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Listed
December 10, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08001176

About this property

The Sanford Whip Company is a historic factory located at 330 Elm Street in Westfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1883, it was owned and operated by one of the whip-making business that led Westfield to become widely known as "Whip City". The building for many years housed a novelty toy manufacturer after the market for whips declined in the early decades of the 20th century. The factory was listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, and as part of an expanded Westfield Center Historic District in 2013. It has been converted into affordable housing space.

Location

330 Elm St.
Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
42.13340, -72.74688

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTINDUSTRY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Westfield Whip Manufacturing Company
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0.4 mi
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Prospect Hill School
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0.4 mi
Mechanic Street Cemetery
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0.7 mi
Westfield Center Commercial Historic District
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0.7 mi

Nearby Battles

Attack on Springfield
1675Colonial
8.3 mi

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When was Sanford Whip Factory listed on the National Register?

Sanford Whip Factory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Sanford Whip Factory?

Sanford Whip Factory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sanford Whip Factory?

The period of significance for Sanford Whip Factory is recorded as the industrial era.

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