Natick, Massachusetts

Natick is a small town near the center of the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. Located 15 miles west of Boston, Natick has a population of 32,170 and a lively mix of residential, commercial and historical areas. Easy access to Boston via Route 9 and I-90, as well as MBTA commuter rail, make Natick a popular residence for Boston and Cambridge workers. Natick has several retail shopping areas, such as the Natick Collection and Sherwood Plaza. In addition, BJ's Wholesale Club, MathWorks and other corporations are headquartered here.

Natick was first settled in 1651 by John Eliot, a Puritan missionary who established a plantation community for Christianized Massachusett Indians, who became known as Praying Indians. With their help, Eliot produced the first Bible written in the Algonquian dialect. Natick residents, both English and Indian, fought in the American Revolution, and the town was officially incorporated in 1781. Initially, Natick was a farming town. Shoemaking began as a cottage industry in 1830, moving to a factory-based industry in 1858 with the invention of the sewing machine. The sewing machine also made possible improvements in the manufacture of baseballs, and H. Harwood & Sons opened the first baseball factory in 1858. Natick's shoe industry peaked in 1880 with twenty-three factories; by 1928, the number was half that. Natick's last shoe plant, Winchell Shoe Factory, closed in 1971. The shoe business brought such related industries as wainwrights and box manufacturers. In 1904, the Black Diamond Saw Company was founded to make bandsaws and filing machines. The Carling Black Label brewery operated from 1956-1975, to be succeeded by Prime Computer and Boston Scientific. The Winchell factory was converted to condominiums in 1988. Post-WWII, Natick experienced a residential building boom, resulting in several neighborhoods of tract housing which are still popular with residents today.

We have confirmed that asbestos exposure has occurred at numerous Natick jobsites such as Carling and Continental Baking Company. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with asbestos cancer, scroll down to the bottom to see a list of mesothelioma experts located in and around Natick. Asbestos lawyers may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Natick.

Jobsites in Natick where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Natick, MA have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Natick, MA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Natick, MA. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Natick, MA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Natick, MA. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.