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L. F. Fales Machine Company, East & Elm Streets, Walpole, Norfolk County, MA
LocationEast & Elm Streets,
Walpole, MA
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Created/Published
Documentation compiled after 1968.
Notes
Survey number HAER MA-49
Building/structure dates:
1898 initial construction
Significance: The L.F. Fales Machine Company was founded in 1894, and in 1898 this one and two-story wood frame complex was begun at the corner of East and Elm Streets. The company manufactured and repaired special machinery and multiple needle sewing machines of the type used in heavy manufacturing. This type of machine was invented by L.F. Fale's father, Charles Fales.
Subjects
Wooden BuildingsFactoriesManufacturing
Related Names
Fales , L. F.
Fales , Charles
L.F. Fales Machinery Company
Lowe, Jet, Photographer
Hawley, Monica E., Historian
Collection
Historic American Engineering Record (Library of Congress)
Contents
Photograph caption(s):
1. General view of the L.F. Fales Machinery Company complex, showing the older portion of the facility to the right of the photograph.
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