Last updated: July 11, 2021
Place
Hopedale Quadrangle
Quick Facts
Location:
Hopedale, MA
Amenities
6 listed
Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Restroom, Scenic View/Photo Spot
This central piece of the Hopedale community is surrounded by civic, recreational, and religious institutions. Although the mill would have served as the central gathering place for work, the quadrangle served as a gathering place for the social and cultural aspects of life in Hopedale for the mill's workers.
Began as a utopian community founded upon the ideals of Practical Christianity, religion always played an important part in community life. The Unitarian Church was erected in 1898 in the name of George and Hannah Draper by their sons George and Eben. This granite structure served as the religious home for many workers.
On the opposite side of the quadrangle stands the Hopedale Community House. This building served as a social center, hosting events and gatherings from the time of construction in 1923.
On the northeastern end of the quadrangle stands the George A. Draper Gymnasium. Constructed in 1955, this structure was dedicated to the memory of one of the treasurers and directors of the company in the early 20th century. George Draper was instrumental in the creation of the Hopedale Community House.
Across Hopedale Street stands the town hall. Built of local granite and brownstone, this building was a gift of George A. Draper and presented to the town in 1887, one year after Hopedale was granted township. It was designed to accommodate businesses on the ground floor and has an auditorium on the second floor. The quadrangle is a testament to the community that the Draper's helped build and controlled completely.
Began as a utopian community founded upon the ideals of Practical Christianity, religion always played an important part in community life. The Unitarian Church was erected in 1898 in the name of George and Hannah Draper by their sons George and Eben. This granite structure served as the religious home for many workers.
On the opposite side of the quadrangle stands the Hopedale Community House. This building served as a social center, hosting events and gatherings from the time of construction in 1923.
On the northeastern end of the quadrangle stands the George A. Draper Gymnasium. Constructed in 1955, this structure was dedicated to the memory of one of the treasurers and directors of the company in the early 20th century. George Draper was instrumental in the creation of the Hopedale Community House.
Across Hopedale Street stands the town hall. Built of local granite and brownstone, this building was a gift of George A. Draper and presented to the town in 1887, one year after Hopedale was granted township. It was designed to accommodate businesses on the ground floor and has an auditorium on the second floor. The quadrangle is a testament to the community that the Draper's helped build and controlled completely.