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The Rise and Fall of Hammersmith Ironworks: A New England Legacy

Hammersmith Ironworks thrived on the banks of the Saugus River, occupying 600 acres dedicated to iron production. Established during a time when New England sought economic independence from Britain, the Ironworks was pivotal in manufacturing tools locally, eliminating reliance on British imports. Over its 22 years of operation, it produced an impressive 175 tons of iron annually. However, the company ultimately succumbed to rising labor costs and mismanagement, marking a significant chapter in the region's industrial history.

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The Rise and Fall of Hammersmith Ironworks: A New England Legacy

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  1. Hammersmith Ironworks

  2. The Ironworks was located on the edge of the Saugus river on a 600 acre plot of land • Instead of having to produce food they could produce tools that didn’t have to be bought from Britain • New England had started to break away from Britain economically

  3. For the 22 years they were in business they produced 175 tons of iron per year • The company fell apart because of the cost of labor and mismanagement

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