Westminster Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour

http://www.westminstermarealestate.com Tour Westminster, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Westminster, Massachusetts is a suburban town near Worcester in the central region of the state. Originally settled as the six-square mile Narragansett Township Number 2, the lands which later became Westminster were granted to veterans and heirs of veterans of King Philip's War in 1728. Every homeowner was a farmer in those early days, and some set up sawmills, grain mills and shops to provide other necessities.

Westminster emerged as a a bustling industrial community at the outset of the 19th century, with chair manufacturing being the chief occupation in addition to paper and textile mills and brickmaking. When the railroad constructed their tracks only in the northern part of town, many business moved to Gardner or Fitchburg, and Westminster has retained the historic charm of rural New England ever since.

In the early 20th century, townspeople made chairs and manufactured paper while an unusually large influx of Finnish immigrants took over the old farms in Westminster and settled into an agricultural lifestyle. Today's industries are diverse, from small family owned businesses to large corporations.

Suburban development on attractive lakeside sites and in sections of town with views of Wachusett Mountain has been a key focus of Westminster's modern day growth. Westminster residents value the community's rural and historic character, its natural beauty and its prime location, and they take pride in participating in the social and governmental affairs of the town. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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