Lamson and Goodnow established a cutlery factory in Shelburne Falls.There was also a pin factory in the town as well as manufacturing supporting the union drive during the civil war. This is part of the cutlery factory complex; looking rusticated and very original.
This is an interesting property and begging for some development. It's untouched in exterior appearances; probably has some clean up costs that are daunting; like what's in the soils. Obviously industry has run its course here, but tourism dollars are possible attractions to revitalize the mill buildings. Got any ideas?
After a brief conversation with the wine merchant; he explained that the river actually separated the upper classes from the lower classes in town. Apparently, still in the by-laws is a town mandate that allows alcohol to be consumed in public; whereas - across the river it is prohibited from public view and can only be consumed behind closed doors.
The wealthy built their houses east of the river while the factory employees squatted on west side of the river.
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