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Welcome to Chester Granite and Polishing Works, a historic gem nestled in the heart of Chester Factory Village at 7 Prospect Street, Chester, Massachusetts. This unique park, recently acquired by the Western Mass Hilltown Hikers, a dedicated 501(c)(3) organization, is a testament to the region's rich industrial past and natural beauty. Originally established in the early 1800s, the Granite Works played a pivotal role in the local industry, cutting and finishing granite sourced from the nearby Beckett Quarry. Visitors can marvel at the historic granite saw, once powered by steam, and the ingenious mechanisms designed to handle massive stone blocks. Thanks to the efforts of the Hilltown Hikers, this remarkable site has been preserved for future generations, preventing its loss to history.

Welcome to Western Mass Hilltown Hikers, your gateway to the breathtaking beauty and rich history of the Hilltowns in Western Massachusetts. Located on Round Hill Road in Chester, MA, our park and hiking group is dedicated to preserving and promoting the natural and historical treasures of this unique region for all to enjoy. In an exciting development, the Western Mass Hilltown Hikers recently acquired the historic Chester Hudson and Granite Works property. This landmark, near the old Chester Railway Station, dates back to the early 1800s and was pivotal in the granite industry, with its impressive granite saw and mechanisms originally powered by steam. Thanks to our dedicated efforts, this piece of history will be preserved for future generations, with plans to apply for National Historic Landmark status.

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