John Winthrop Jr Iron Furnace Site
- Also Known As: Braintree Furnace
- Address: Adjacent to 57 Crescent St
- Vicinity: W of Cross St
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1639/00/00 | John Winthrop the Younger | Organizer | In London, John Winthrop the Younger establishes the 'Company of Undertakers for the Iron Workes in New England' to finance an iron works in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. | |||
| 1644/00/00 | John Winthrop the Younger | Owner | Braintree Furnace is constructed, 1644 to 1645, for the 'Company of Undertakers for the Iron Workes in New England' to produce products made of iron. | |||
| 1645/00/00 | Richard Leader | Director | The Iron Works Undertakers write to Winthrop informing him that Richard Leader, a merchant from Salehurst who is familiar with the iron making process, will replace him as manager of the Braintree Iron Works. | |||
| 1645/10/15 | John Winthrop the Younger | Owner | John Winthrop secures the Undertakers an exemption from taxes and a 21-year monopoly on iron production from the Massachusetts General Court. | |||
| 1647/00/00 | Richard Leader | Director | The Braintree Iron furnace suspends operations due to a lack of iron ore in the area and an inadequate supply of water to power the machinery. |
| Particulars for John Winthrop Jr Iron Furnace Site: | |
|---|---|
| Cultural Affiliation | Colonial American |
| Criteria | Exemplar |
| Area of Significance | Industry |
| Criteria | Information Potential |
| Historic Use | Manufacturing facility |
| Sight Category | Site |
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