Waltham, Massachusetts

The City of Waltham is located on the Charles River, in the Metrowest area of suburban Boston. Founded in 1636, the "Watch City" was a pioneer of the Industrial Revolution, introducing innovative factory planning methods. Today, Waltham is a bustling urban city of just over 59,000, and offers a diverse array of businesses, restaurants, educational and cultural opportunities. Waltham is home to Brandeis University and Bentley University, and several historic estates, such as Gore Place and the Robert Treat Paine house. The Northeast branch of the National Archives and Records Administration is located here, as is the Walter E. Fernald State School, the country's oldest public institution for the developmentally disabled.

Incorporated as a town in 1738, Waltham industrialized early. In 1814, Francis Cabot Lowell and Paul Moody invented the water-driven power loom and established the Boston Manufacturing Company, the first fully-integrated textile mill, along the banks of the Charles River. The mill owners also developed the Waltham System of employing young women from Yankee farm communities, housing them in company-owned dormitories. The Waltham System would later be employed in Lowell, Lawrence, and other mill towns. In 1854, the Waltham Watch Company established the first watch factory to use assembly line methods. The company was a dominant presence in Waltham for a century, and the factory district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In the 20th century, manufacturing in Waltham has declined, although defense contractor Raytheon is still a major employer. Though not a typical college town, Waltham's main industry today is education, as two of its top employers are universities. Tufts Health Plan, Bank of America and National Grid complete the top five. Waltham is also actively developing its arts community, and the Moody Street area boasts a multi-ethnic mix of restaurants, shops, and nightspots.

Waltham's legacy of industry and construction has made asbestos exposure an ongoing concern. We have identified a number of Waltham jobsites where asbestos exposure has occurred. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Waltham, you may benefit from contacting Dr. David Sugarbaker. Mesothelioma attorneys may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Waltham.

Jobsites in Waltham where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA

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