Category: Business & Industry
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The First SMC Picnic (1914)
The first Sandwich Manufacturing Company picnic in 1914 brought employees, families, and local businesses together at the fairgrounds for a day of games, prizes, and community—offering a rare glimpse into life beyond the factory.
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The Businesses of the Opera House Program (1901)
A snapshot of Sandwich’s business community in 1901, revealing the shops, services, and local enterprises that supported everyday life at the turn of the century.
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The James Knights Company / CTS Knights
From a small battery service on Wells Street to a nationally recognized manufacturer, this story traces the growth of a Sandwich industry that helped power modern electronics.
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Wallace Brothers
Merchants, builders, and businessmen, the Wallace brothers played a central role in shaping Sandwich’s commercial landscape during a period of rapid growth in the late 19th century.
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Businesses of the Wallace Block
Located at a prominent downtown corner, the Wallace Block housed a rotating mix of businesses that reflect the changing commercial life of Sandwich across generations.
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Marseilles Manufacturing Company
An important extension of Sandwich’s industrial legacy, this company represents the continued innovation and manufacturing strength rooted in the community’s earlier success.
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Sandwich Manufacturing Company
For decades, this major factory stood at the heart of Sandwich’s economy, producing farm machinery and employing hundreds while shaping the town’s identity as an industrial center.