This bird’s-eye view print of North Attleborough, Massachusetts was drawn and published by O. H. Bailey & J. C. Hazen, C. H. Vogt, Lith. in 1878. North Attleborough was settled in the 1660's along the Ten Mile River. By the mid-1800's, the tiny agricultural community had evolved into an important manufacturing center. Foundries had been set up, as early as 1780, for the molding of brass as the Industrial Revolution proceeded.
North Attleborough began to be known for its manufacture of buttons. Cotton mills emerged along the river following the War of 1812, prompting more development. North Attleborough prospered during the American Civil War, as factories busily produced military badges and medals along with uniform buttons.
Following the war North Attleborough manufacturers turned toward fashionable jewelry, chains and studs. Most town manufacturers maintained sales outlets along New York City’s prominent Broadway.
The illustration includes labeled ponds and waterways, buildings, labeled roads and railroad route. There are detailed illustrations of the following:
• Freeman & Co. Manufacturing Jewelers.
• Stephen Richardson & Co. Manufacturing Jewelers.
• Wamsutta Hotel. C. M. Sprague, Proprietor.
• Mills of the Gold Medal Braid Co. H. N. Daggett, Proprietor.
Features references to the following locations:
Wamsutta House. C. M. Sprague, Proprietor.
Odd Fellows Hall.
Masonic Hall.
Grace Episcopal Church.
St. Mary’s R. C. Church.
Free Evangelical Church.
Baptist Church.
Central Congregational Church.
Universalist Church.
Gold Medal Braid Co. H. N. Doggett, Proprietor.
Freeman & Co., Manufacturing Jewelers. New York Office, 182 Broadway.
H. F. Barrows, Manufacturing Jeweler. New York Office, Maiden Lane.
E. E. Barrows, Manufacturer of Jewelry. New York Office, Maiden Lane.
J. J. & J. M. Richards, Manufacturing Jewelers.
E. I. Franklin & Co., Manufacturing Jewelers.
Holbrook, Whiting & Albee, Manufacturing Jewelers.
High School.
Public School.
T. I. Smith & Co., Manufacturing Jewelers.
G. K. Webster & Co., Manufacturing Jewelers.
Codding Brothers, Manufacturers of Jewelry.
F. B. & C. I. Richards. E. Ira Richards & Co., Manufacturers of Gold & Plated Jewelry. 200 Broadway, N. Y.
Sandland, Capron & Co., Manufacturers of Gold & Plated Jewelry.
Thomas & Gilbert, Manufacturers of Gilt & Plated Jewelry. Salesroom, 435 Broadway, N. Y.
George W. French, Manufacturer of Gilt & Plated Jewelry.
Stephen Richardson & Co., Manufacturers of Jewelry & Fancy Notions. New York Office, 198 Broadway.
O. M. Draper, Manufacturer of Patent Chains, Jewelry, etc.
F. S. Draper & Co., Manufacturers of Plated Charms, Chain, Sets & Plated Goods.
E. Whitney & Co., Manufacturers of Jewelry, Notions & Fancy Gilt Work. New York Office, 299 Broadway.
F. G. Whitney & Co., Manufacturers of Gilt & Plated Jewelry, Chains, etc. New York Office, 179 Broadway.
R. F. Simmons & Co., Manufacturing Jewelers, Gold & Stock Plated Chains a specialty.
Stanley Brothers, Manufacturers of Rolled Plated Chains. New York, 181 Broadway.
J. F. Sturdy & Son, Manufacturers of Ladies & Gents Gold Stock Plated Chains.
B. F. Pratt, Manufacturer of Gold Jewelry.
Schofield, Aston & Co., Manufacturers of Jewelry.
Mason, Draper & Co., Manufacturers of Jewelry.
F. S. Bailey & Co., Manufacturers of Nickel & Gilt Jewelry.
F. G. Pate & Co., Manufacturers of Fire Gilt & Nickel Chains.
G. H. Draper, Manufacturer of Buttons, Studs, Cuff Pins, Drops, etc.
James F. Graham, Electro Plating in Gold & Silver.