Merrick, Fay & Co. Straw Works Hat Factory
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If you have an interest in Monson history, plan to visit the Keep on August 3 at 1:30 pm to hear Bill Dominick share information on the Merrick, Fay, & Co. Straw Works Hat Factory.
Bill, a board member of the Monson Historical Society, will present a program explaining the straw hat factoryβs history from 1830β1927. At one time it employed 2,000 people on its Main St. site where the present town offices are located.
He will also share information about the two families who owned the factory and will have historical photos to view.
All are welcome to this free event in the barn and donations are appreciated. The museum will be open for viewing from 1β3:30 pm with light refreshments.
Image description/credit: Rear view of Merrick & Fay Hat Shop | Courtesy of the Monson Historical Society, Inc. | photographer unknown
Bill, a board member of the Monson Historical Society, will present a program explaining the straw hat factoryβs history from 1830β1927. At one time it employed 2,000 people on its Main St. site where the present town offices are located.
He will also share information about the two families who owned the factory and will have historical photos to view.
All are welcome to this free event in the barn and donations are appreciated. The museum will be open for viewing from 1β3:30 pm with light refreshments.
Image description/credit: Rear view of Merrick & Fay Hat Shop | Courtesy of the Monson Historical Society, Inc. | photographer unknown
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