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Founded in 1630, Watertown 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.
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