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Location DB > United States > Massachusetts > Rockport > Cape Ann Tools
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Cape Ann Tools
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 Database Info
created by Mike Dijital on 6/20/2014 2:37 AM
last modified by Mike Dijital on 6/22/2014 12:58 PM
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 Overview
 Description
A great deal of original features remained inside the factory on the ground floor. Generators, turning lathes, and other pieces of equipment remained firmly attached to the factory floor displaying a permanence challenging the building's decaying structure.


 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Being Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
 Physical Information
Address
Route 127
Rockport, Massachusetts
United States
Owner: Town of Rockport
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  •  Hazards
  • asbestos
  • rust
  •  Interesting Features
    Very photogenic place, right on the water
     Security Measures
  • fences
  • locked gates
  • wooden boarding
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1880
    Closed: 1987
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • gloves
  • towelettes
  •  Recommended Equipment

     History
    The Cape Ann Tool Co. was established and built in the 1880s in the Pigeon Cove area of Rockport, Gloucester, MA. During its lifetime it made tools and mechanical parts for everything from cars to aeroplanes to spacecrafts. It was closed in 1987
     Media Coverage
    http://www.glouces...lization-under-way

    http://goodmorning...-ann-tool-company/

    http://www.bostong...lp67EgK/story.html
     Future Plans
    Developer Michael Rauseo is building 13 single-family homes on the 5.1-acre site and is restoring the 11,000-square-foot Masonry Building for a mix of residential and commercial uses, with boat slips on the waterfront, including one for a potential water taxi.
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    Fri, Jun 20th, 2014
    posted by Mike Dijital
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Steed on 6/25/2014 8:47 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Jun 25 14 at 8:47, Steed validated this location
  • on Jun 22 14 at 12:58, Mike Dijital changed the following: Display Name
  • on Jun 22 14 at 4:22, Bin_jammin changed the following: Display Name
  • on Jun 20 14 at 2:53, Mike Dijital added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Jun 20 14 at 2:53, Mike Dijital added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Jun 20 14 at 2:51, Mike Dijital added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Jun 20 14 at 2:50, Mike Dijital created a new gallery
  • on Jun 20 14 at 2:49, Mike Dijital made this location available
  • on Jun 20 14 at 2:49, Mike Dijital changed the following: Real Name, Notes for Mods, Owner, Type, Street Address, City, Province / State (please use full name), Country, Latitude, Longitude, Co-ordinate Accuracy, Prefer Satellite, Publically Viewable, History, Year Built, Year Closed, Status, Accessibility, Hazards, Interesting Features, Recommendation, Security Measures, Required Equipment, Media Coverage, Future Plans, Description, Web Links
  • on Jun 20 14 at 2:38, Mike Dijital updated the main picture
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