Company of Undertakers of the Iron Works in New England

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The first successful iron works in North America were established in 1645 in that part of Lynn, Mass. now called Saugus. The works were in operation until about 1670. The site was reconstructed in the 1940's as an historic landmark and museum, the Saugus Ironworks.

From the description of Records of the iron works at Lynn, Mass., 1650-1685 (inclusive) [microform]. (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 229894426

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creatorOf Company of Undertakers of the Iron Works in New England. Records of the iron works at Lynn, Mass., 1650-1685 (inclusive) [microform]. Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library
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associatedWith Gifford, John. person
associatedWith Lynn Iron Works. corporateBody
associatedWith Saugus Iron Works. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Massachusetts--Saugus
Massachusetts
Massachusetts--Lynn
Subject
Industry
Iron industry and trade
Iron foundries
Manufactures
Metals
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1650

Active 1685

Americans

English

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