Back by popular demand! Join us for a walk through of the Cummings Center and step back in time as we offer up a history of the United Shoe Machine Company. The history of shoe making in the area, the founding of the United Shoe Machinery Company, the building of “the Shoe”, and the profound […]
This tour of the Cummings Center and the history of the United Shoe Machinery Company picks up where our first Cummings Center tour left off. A general overview and review of the first tour will be offered as an introduction then various topics such as immigration, the life of a USMC worker and life after […]
Join us as we continue to explore the Cummings Center! This new tour picks up where we left off and takes us on an even deeper journey through the Cummings Center as we explore its rich history. Meet at Cummings Center building 100 front entrance vestibule. $10/free for members
During this First Friday, we will be looking at telegraph communications that the United Shoe Boston Offices received during the World War II period, including messages from staff, and factory owners, and shareholders. These correspondence help paint a picture of the landscape of Europe as enemy forces made their way across the country and will […]
Have you ever wondered what industries or businesses have been in Beverly? Would you like to know what happened in Beverly before it became known more as a “bedroom community?” Did you know that a car company once manufactured here? Explore Beverly’s business background from the earliest industry (fishing/import-export, etc.) through our current bustling brewery […]
Back by popular demand is our United Shoe Walking Tour Series! Join us for this three-part series as we walk through the Cummings Center and explore the history of the United Shoe Machine Company. We'll discuss the history of shoe making in the area, the founding of the United Shoe Machinery Company, the building of […]
This tour of the Cummings Center and the history of the United Shoe Machinery Company picks up where our first Cummings Center tour left off. A general overview and review of the first tour will be offered as an introduction, then we'll discuss various topics such as immigration, the life of a USMC worker and […]
Have you ever wondered what industries or businesses have been in Beverly? Would you like to know what happened in Beverly before it became known more as a “bedroom community?” Did you know that a car company once manufactured here? Explore Beverly’s business background from the 1800s through our current bustling brewery and dining scene! […]