Middlesex Company

Middlesex Co., a woolen manufacturer in Lowell, Mass., was organized in 1830 as the Middlesex Manufacturing Co. (also known as Middlesex Woolen Co.) by William and Samuel Lawrence. At that time, it was the largest factory for the weaving of woolen goods in the country, making broadcloth, doeskins, cassimeres, shawls, and indigo-dyed coating for uniforms. The company went into bankruptcy in 1858 and was reorganized the following year. The company ceased to manufacture between 1912 and 1918, and its buildings and power rights were subsequently sold to the Ipswich [Hosiery] Mills. Ipswich went into receivership in 1928, and the real estate reverted to the Middlesex stockholders who voted in 1946 to sell what remained. In 1956 all remaining buildings were demolished.

From the description of [Minutes of annual meetings]. 1865-1909. (American Textile History Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 50985332

From the description of [Business records]. 1859-1911. (American Textile History Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 48959971

From the description of Payroll : fulling. 1842-1845. (American Textile History Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 51023154