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About Hopedale
Hopedale, Worcester, MA
Hopedale was first settled in 1660. Benjamin Albee built a mill on what is now the south end of Hopedale in 1664. A 64-square-mile (170 km2) area of the Blackstone Valley was incorporated as the town of Mendon. In 1780, Milford separated from Mendon. On August 26, 1841, Adin Ballou, along with the Practical Christians, gave Hopedale its name, within the town of Milford. Ballou and the Practical Christians established the Hopedale Community based on Christian and socialist ideologies in 1842. The town was officially incorporated in 1886 when it separated from Milford. kids.kiddle.co
Hopedale includes Spindleville.
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Hopedale was first settled in 1660. Benjamin Albee built a mill on what is now the south end of Hopedale in 1664. A 64-square-mile (170 km2) area of the Blackstone Valley was incorporated as the town of Mendon. In 1780, Milford separated from Mendon. On August 26, 1841, Adin Ballou, along with the Practical Christians, gave Hopedale its name, within the town of Milford. Ballou and the Practical Christians established the Hopedale Community based on Christian and socialist ideologies in 1842. The town was officially incorporated in 1886 when it separated from Milford. kids.kiddle.co
Hopedale includes Spindleville.
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VINTAGE HOPEDALE
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"The Draper Corporation was once the largest maker of power looms for the textile industry in the United States. It operated in Hopedale, Massachusetts for more than 130 years.
In the early 19th century, Ira Draper was a prosperous farmer from Weston, Massachusetts, with an ability for tinkering and improving machinery, such as a threshing machine that was a great improvement on any previous one made at the time...
In 1816, shortly after the first successful power loom in the United States was developed up by Paul Moody at Waltham, Massachusetts, Ira was granted a patent on an improved flyshuttle hand loom and the first self-acting temple. The improvement allowed a weaver to run two power looms instead of one. Its labor-saving feature appealed to Ira, and he decided to push its sale to weavers in the area. In 1829 he took out a patent for an improvement on his original invention. In 1830 he sold his patents and the business to his eldest son, James of Wayland, Massachusetts.
Ebenezer, a younger brother, bought the business in 1837, and later moved it from Wayland to Uxbridge, Massachusetts, the center of the growing textile mill area of the Blackstone Valley. In 1841, Ebenezer moved the company to nearby Hopedale, Massachusetts..." wikipedia){kind=small}
Hopedale, Mass. The Draper Co. Plant. General View from Bridge.
"The Draper Corporation was once the largest maker of power looms for the textile industry in the United States. It operated in Hopedale, Massachusetts for more than 130 years.
In the early 19th century, Ira Draper was a prosperous farmer from Weston, Massachusetts, with an ability for tinkering and improving machinery, such as a threshing machine that was a great improvement on any previous one made at the time...
In 1816, shortly after the first successful power loom in the United States was developed up by Paul Moody at Waltham, Massachusetts, Ira was granted a patent on an improved flyshuttle hand loom and the first self-acting temple. The improvement allowed a weaver to run two power looms instead of one. Its labor-saving feature appealed to Ira, and he decided to push its sale to weavers in the area. In 1829 he took out a patent for an improvement on his original invention. In 1830 he sold his patents and... Read more
"The Draper Corporation was once the largest maker of power looms for the textile industry in the United States. It operated in Hopedale, Massachusetts for more than 130 years.
In the early 19th century, Ira Draper was a prosperous farmer from Weston, Massachusetts, with an ability for tinkering and improving machinery, such as a threshing machine that was a great improvement on any previous one made at the time...
In 1816, shortly after the first successful power loom in the United States was developed up by Paul Moody at Waltham, Massachusetts, Ira was granted a patent on an improved flyshuttle hand loom and the first self-acting temple. The improvement allowed a weaver to run two power looms instead of one. Its labor-saving feature appealed to Ira, and he decided to push its sale to weavers in the area. In 1829 he took out a patent for an improvement on his original invention. In 1830 he sold his patents and... Read more
Hopedale, Massachusetts, USA
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Hopedale Street, Hopedale, Mass.
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 Author: W.A. Greenough & Co Volume: 1912 Publisher: Boston : W.A. Greenough & Co.){kind=small}
NORTHROP LOOMS
TWISTERS
SPOOLERS
WARPERS
BALLING MACHINES
Reels
Banding Machines
Mirror Spinning Rings
Dutcher Temples
Rabbeth Centrifugal Clutch Spindles
Rhoades-Chandler Separators
Moscrop Single Thread Yarn Testers
DRAPER COMPANY
HOPEDALE, MASS.
New Bedford ... directory : of the inhabitants, business firms, institutions, streets, societies (1912) Author: W.A. Greenough & Co Volume: 1912 Publisher: Boston : W.A. Greenough & Co.
TWISTERS
SPOOLERS
WARPERS
BALLING MACHINES
Reels
Banding Machines
Mirror Spinning Rings
Dutcher Temples
Rabbeth Centrifugal Clutch Spindles
Rhoades-Chandler Separators
Moscrop Single Thread Yarn Testers
DRAPER COMPANY
HOPEDALE, MASS.
New Bedford ... directory : of the inhabitants, business firms, institutions, streets, societies (1912) Author: W.A. Greenough & Co Volume: 1912 Publisher: Boston : W.A. Greenough & Co.
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LOCAL HISTORY
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1660 - Hopedale is settled
1886 - Hopedale is incorporated
Hopedale Massachusetts, 1890
Hopedale is a small farming and manufacturing town in the southeastern part of Worcester County, 34 miles from Boston on the Milford Branch of the New York and New England Railroad. Its length northwest and southeast is about four and a half miles, and its width about one and a fourth miles. The assessed area is 3,088 acres. Milford bounds it on the northeast, Bellingham on the southeast, Mendon on the south and southwest, and Upton on the northwest.
On each side of the town is a range of hills, between which flows Mill River in a southeast direction, to the Blackstone. From these hills are many delightful views. At the southeast the Charles River forms a part of the boundary between this town and Milford. There is also in this section a fine pond, forming a reservoir for several factories. The underlying rock is mostly gneiss. The land is moist, somewhat rocky, but productive. The manufacture of boots and shoes is the largest industry; and there are others of straw and palm-leaf,...
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On each side of the town is a range of hills, between which flows Mill River in a southeast direction, to the Blackstone. From these hills are many delightful views. At the southeast the Charles River forms a part of the boundary between this town and Milford. There is also in this section a fine pond, forming a reservoir for several factories. The underlying rock is mostly gneiss. The land is moist, somewhat rocky, but productive. The manufacture of boots and shoes is the largest industry; and there are others of straw and palm-leaf,...
1895 - Hopedale
Hopedale, a post-village of Worcester co., Mass., about 18 miles S.E. of Worcester, and 34 miles S.W. of Boston. It has a church, a machine-shop, and a foundry. Pop. of Hopedale township, 1176.
1905 - Hopedale - Women were granted permission to swim at the town beach.
1916
Hopedale, a post-village of Worcester co., Mass., about 18 miles SE. of Worcester. It has manufactures of looms and spindles. Pop. of Hopedale township (town) in 1900, 2087.
Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Hopedale:
Hopedale Parklands:
Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, walking, and picnicking in the scenic Hopedale Parklands. The park features trails, open spaces, and a pond.
Dutcher Street Historic District:
Take a stroll through the Dutcher Street Historic District, known for its well-preserved Victorian homes and historic architecture.
Draper Corporation Building:
Explore the historic Draper Corporation Building, an iconic structure that played a significant role in the town's industrial history. It's a great spot for history enthusiasts.
Little Red Shop Museum:
Visit the Little Red Shop Museum to learn more about Hopedale's history and the role it played in the industrial revolution. The museum is housed in a building that was once part of the Draper Corporation.
Hopedale Unitarian Parish:
Take in the architecture and history of the Hopedale Unitarian Parish, a beautiful church with a unique design.
Adin Ballou Park:
Enjoy a peaceful time at Adin Ballou Park, which...
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Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, walking, and picnicking in the scenic Hopedale Parklands. The park features trails, open spaces, and a pond.
Dutcher Street Historic District:
Take a stroll through the Dutcher Street Historic District, known for its well-preserved Victorian homes and historic architecture.
Draper Corporation Building:
Explore the historic Draper Corporation Building, an iconic structure that played a significant role in the town's industrial history. It's a great spot for history enthusiasts.
Little Red Shop Museum:
Visit the Little Red Shop Museum to learn more about Hopedale's history and the role it played in the industrial revolution. The museum is housed in a building that was once part of the Draper Corporation.
Hopedale Unitarian Parish:
Take in the architecture and history of the Hopedale Unitarian Parish, a beautiful church with a unique design.
Adin Ballou Park:
Enjoy a peaceful time at Adin Ballou Park, which...
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