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Founded
in 1630, Watertown Massachusetts was the first inland settlement in Massachusetts
and initially encompassed the present communities of Weston, Waltham and
large sections of Lincoln, Belmont, and Cambridge --thus becoming one of
the largest American settlements of its time. Settled by Englishmen who
had set sail on the Arbella, and were led by Sir Richard Saltonstall, Watertown
quickly grew to be an important center for trade, commerce, and industry.
Over the years this community has played an important role in Massachusetts
history, once serving as the temporary seat of government during the Revolutionary
War. It was here that Paul Revere, who once resided in Watertown, printed
the first paper money for the Province of Massachusetts.
At the Old Bemis Mills located here
canvas sails were woven for the U.S.S. Constitution. Manufacturing industries
included that of the renowned Stanley Steamers as well as the old black
Crawford Stoves. And just around the bend of Mt.Auburn Street outside Watertown
Square the Mugar family opened what was to be the first of many stores
in the famous Star Market chain.
Today Watertown is rich in ethnic
diversity and culture, boasts a high level of citizen involvement and many
amenities such as shopping malls, swimming pools, country and tennis clubs,
skating rinks, eleven fine parks and public transportation providing easy
access to Boston and surrounding communities. Watertown is within twenty
minutes travel to all major highways in eastern Massachusetts, including
the Massachusetts Turnpike, Routes 128, 95, 93, 2, 16 and 20. In addition,
it is serviced by rail lines and commuter bus lines, and has easy access
to Logan International Airport in Boston.
Watertown Mass is located in Eastern
Massachusetts, bordered by Belmont and Cambridge on the north, Boston and
Newton on the south, and Waltham on the west. Watertown is 6 miles northwest
of Boston on the Charles River, 22 miles south of Lowell, 36 miles east
of Worcester. |