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Founding in Roxbury

When
1849-1850
Where
Roxbury, Massachusetts
Part of
Waltham Watch Company and American watch manufacturing

The company began with the construction of a brick building in Roxbury, Massachusetts, on land owned by partners Howard and Davis.

In 1849, Dennison approached Edward Howard. The firm started by building a 100-foot long brick structure in Roxbury. This location served as the initial site for the American system of watch manufacturing, distinct from later Waltham operations.

Sources

  1. Waltham Watch Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-01

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