Do Homeowners Need Professional Water Restoration After a Water Intrusion?

2/24/2021 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO provides water restoration to Marlborough residents to mitigate damage homeowners may miss

Like many New England towns, Marlborough has a history that dates back to pre-colonial days. It became a town in 1660 and was one of the earliest towns in the United States. It was very prosperous during the Industrial Age and is now a bustling city thanks to the high-tech industry. 

The Early Years of Marlborough

In the 1600s, fur trading, new settlements, and Native American tribes were a way of life. John Howe built a home where two Indian trails crossed in 1656. As a fur trader, he was welcomed. He spoke the language of the Algonquin tribes. This was the start of settlements in the area. The Pennacook Indians were glad to see the European settlers as they protected them from hostile tribes. Significant events in the 1600s included:

• Several families from Sudbury started a new town in the 1650s. 
• Marlborough was incorporated as a town in 1660.
• It is one of seven towns known as “Praying Indian Towns.”
• During King Philip’s War in 1676, the town was almost destroyed by Indians.

The Colonies Grow, and So Does Marlborough

During the 1700s, the town’s territory expanded. More settlers were coming to the area, and business and travel spread rapidly. Marlborough was along the Boston Post Road and was a much-liked rest stop. Its taverns and inns were quite popular and included famous visitors such as George Washington in 1789, after his inauguration.

Shoes Change the Community 

Samuel Boyd, considered the “father of the city, opened a shoe manufacturing store with his brother in 1836. This lone business would impact the community in a way they could never have imagined. By 1890, the city was a major center for shoe manufacturing. The store provided shoes for civilians and boots for the Union Soldiers. When the town was incorporated as a city in 1890, so significant was this business that a shoebox, boots, and a factory are depicted on the official seal.

A Growing Industrial City

Streetcar systems expanded travel and allowed businesses to flourish. Marlborough is thought to be the first city to acquire a charter for such a system. Baltimore would be the second by just a few months. Shoe manufacturing was still a primary industry at this time, and other skilled craftsmen were coming to the area from all over the world. 

A Strong Business Community

Marlborough continues to thrive, with Hewlett-Packard, Boston Scientific, and many other businesses providing a stable economic base. It is a lovely town with parks, restaurants, and theaters that locals and visitors alike can take advantage of year-round. 

SERVPRO Provides Water Restoration Services to Marlborough

History is wonderful to learn about, but it wasn’t always the good old days. One of the advantages of living in modern times is the professional services that are available when something goes wrong. SERVPRO provides water restoration services that:

• Takes the stress of cleanup off of homeowners
• Works hand-in-hand with your insurance
• Provides emergency mitigation if needed
• Use industrial strength equipment to do the job right
• Guarantees customer satisfaction
• Leave your home, “Like it never even happened.”

If you need professional water restoration services in Marlborough, contact SERVPRO of Marlborough / Concord at (978) 486-9868.