Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation (NCCHP)

NCCHP was created to preserve and present the rich history of Granville (Massachusetts) and the Pioneer Valley area. The museum is housed within the historic buildings of the Noble & Cooley drum factory. The buildings, collections and original manufacturing equipment offer a unique opportunity to experience "Yankee Ingenuity" as it impacted the Granville community and manufacturing from the mid-1800's forward. For more information on the NCCHP museum visit www.ncchp.org

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Today's Artifact: 1921 "Hoe Has No Equal" Saw Blade Crate

This item was moved to the archives today. It was used to ship a huge saw blade, around 4' in diameter, to Noble & Cooley from R. Hoe & Company, Saw Manufacturers, 504 Grand Street, New York City. Amazingly the 1921 shipping documents are intact and still attached. The value is shown as $132. The Hoe slogan is stenciled: "Hoe has no equal."