Algonquin Printing Co. facts for kids
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Algonquin Printing Co.
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 Location in Massachusetts
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| Location | 1 Middle St., Fall River, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1891 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| MPS | Fall River MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 83000615 |
| Added to NRHP | February 16, 1983 |
The Algonquin Printing Co. is an old factory complex in Fall River, Massachusetts. It is located at 1 Middle Street. This company started in 1891. It was the last printing business of its kind to open in the city during the 1800s.
The main building you see today was built in 1902. The company used this location until 1941. Because of its history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
What is the Algonquin Printing Co. Building Like?
The former Algonquin Company factory is on the west side of Fall River. It sits between Bay Street and an old railroad line. This railroad line runs along the Taunton River. The factory also used to have a dock nearby on the river. This dock helped them move goods.
The main building is made of brick and has three floors. It is about 250 feet (76 meters) long. The windows have rounded tops. The roof is gently sloped with decorative brackets. In front of this large building, facing Bay Street, is the old office building. This office is a single-story building made of light brown brick. It has a classic design.
A Brief History of the Algonquin Printing Company
The Algonquin Printing Company began in 1891. They specialized in a type of fabric printing called calico printing. Calico printing is a way to print colorful patterns onto cotton fabric. The very first buildings from 1891 are no longer there.
The main factory building was built in 1902. In 1892, the company was printing 3,600 pieces of fabric each week. By 1911, their production grew to 10,000 pieces per week. The company moved its operations to Dighton in 1941.
After Algonquin Printing left, other companies used the site. Pioneer Finishing Corporation was there, and later Duro Textiles. On October 26, 2010, a fire started in the boiler room of the complex. Several buildings were destroyed. However, the main factory building and some other parts were saved. The complex was empty when the fire happened.
