Dedham

Dedham Crackleware Pottery

The Town of Dedham is the site of the earliest surviving framed house in New England, the handsome 1773 Fairbanks House. Dedham received its grant as a town from Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636 making it one of the oldest communities in the state. in 1796 woolen mills were developed in Dedham and innovations such as power broadlooms were introduced. By 1830 there were 4 mills and 5 factories staffed by Irish & German immigrants. Everything from pianos to furniture was made in Dedham, including famous Dedham Crackleware Pottery. Presently the town has a well preserved town center with many historic home and varied architectural styles, for more information click Town of Dedham

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