When did Francis Cabot Lowell die?
Francis Cabot Lowell died in 1817 at the age of 42. He passed away before witnessing the full scale of expansion for his manufacturing empire.
Questions about Boston Manufacturing Company
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What date did Paul Moody arrive to build the first factory?
Paul Moody arrived from Amesbury on September 1813 to transform paper mill ruins into a factory. He constructed the first integrated spinning and weaving facility under one roof at Waltham, Massachusetts.
How many hours per week did workers labor under the Waltham System?
Workers reported to work by 5:00 AM and labored approximately eighty hours per week during their employment. The routine repeated six days a week throughout their time with the company.
When did the Boston Manufacturing Company close its doors permanently?
The Boston Manufacturing Company closed its doors permanently in 1930 after decades of industrial decline. Many rural towns across New England now hosted their own textile mills using these methods.
In what year did the site receive National Historic Landmark designation?
The site received National Historic Landmark designation in 1977 after decades of industrial decline. Today the location hosts the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation for public education.