“THE STORY OF AMERICAN INDUSTRY AS TOLD FROM OUR OWN BACK YARD”
Thank You, 2018 Season Visitors!
Our regular hours are now closed, but are always available, by appointment, for groups and special arrangements.
Threading Time!
Geometric Tool was once a division of Greenfield Tap and Die. Both companies are now part of TRW in this 1967 movie
New Acquisition!
A catalog of “Little Giant” products licensed to B.B. Noyes
Newly Discovered! Keith Paper – 1872
Enjoy this new Deep Zoom view of the third mill at Turners Falls.
Greenfield Tap & Die – World War 2 newsletter
LEADS & ANGLES – The World War 2 Newsletter of Greenfield Tap & Die
This wartime Greenfield Tap & Die newsletter tells the story of our effort at home as well as the doings of our loved ones overseas. Volume 1, No. 1 was published in May of 1942 – six months after the declaration of war.
Just Added! (on October 30) New Format – June 1943 edition
F. E. Wells & Son photo tour – 1906
Reaming With Taper Hand Reamers
New Film! “Reaming With Taper Hand Reamers” a World War 2 era training film on specialized machinist techniques using hand reamers.
The John Keith Letter Archive
Feature Collection of New MOIH Database
Turners Falls MA – Bird’s Eye Map – 1877
A “Deep Zoom” view of the vintage map
John Russell Cutlery – 1870 Turners Falls
Enjoy this new Deep Zoom view of a past landmark we just created from a 148 year old photograph!
Lost Millers Falls Tool Co. Tour
This 1943 film was shot entirely by the folks of the Millers Falls Tool Co. plant at “Erving Side”. It is hosted by local historians Ed Gregory and Richard Shortell. Together, they provide an excellent narrative of the technology and community surrounding this rare film.
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From early mills dotting the rural landscape in the 18th century, to the hydro power dams and factories of the 19th century, to the tap and die industry of the 20th century, Franklin County has played a unique role in regional, national and world history.
Our collection of artifacts, archival material, and historic photos represents nearly all of Franklin County’s 26 towns and the neighboring town of Athol. The Museum of Our Industrial Heritage presents these tangible reminders of the past by focusing on the spirit of innovation that fueled each era—and explores how that same spirit might shape our future.