Historical home for Baker's Chocolate from 1765 to 1965. In 1941, the production facilities numbered 14 structures including:
Pierce Mill, 1872, NE corner of Adams St and Adams St
Adams Street Mill, 1888-1889, on Adams St
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| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1765/00/00 | Baker's Chocolate Company | Established | Dr James Baker finances John Hannon in the manufacture of chocolate. By 1780 he acquired Hannon's company, renaming it Baker's Chocolate Company. | |||
| 1868/00/00 | Baker's Chocolate Company | Owner | Built | |||
| 1895/00/00 | Bradlee, Winslow and Wetherell | Architect | Design of Winslow and Wetherell, Baker Mill is built in 1895. The Forbes Mill, built in 1911, was also designed by Winslow and Wetherell. | |||
| 1928/00/00 |
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
| Webb Mill |
| Particulars for Dorchester-Milton Lower Mills Industrial District: | |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | American Colonial Revival |
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Area of Significance | Commerce |
| Architectural Style | Georgian Revival |
| Sight Category | Historic District |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Area of Significance | Industry |
| Historic Use | Manufacturing facility |
| Owner | Private |
| Architectural Style | Romanesque Revival |
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