Watertown, Massachusetts

The Town of Watertown is located on the Charles River adjacent to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Incorporated in 1630, Watertown has a current population of about 32,500. Watertown's neighborhoods range from busy industrial parks to quiet, tree-lined residential streets, with easy access to nearby Boston and Cambridge. Watertown has a large Armenian population, which has established the Armenian Library and Museum of America, as well as specialty shops and restaurants. Notable landmarks in Watertown include Mount Auburn Cemetery, a beautifully landscaped 19th-century garden cemetery, and the Watertown Arsenal, a former United States armory which now houses shops, businesses and a performing arts center.

Watertown was first settled by Europeans in 1630, but the area was inhabited much earlier. The land around the Charles River was fertile, and the river provided a falls for water power, and an annual migration of alewife and herring, which still takes place each spring. Sir Richard Saltonstall and his group of settlers quickly established a grist mill and woolen mill, and the area around Watertown Square continued to develop industrially. Horses and cattle were an important early commodity. Watertown became more manufacturing-oriented in the 19th century. The Bemis factory, established in 1807, produced sail cloth. Other small mills made soap, candles, paper, medicines and dyes. The Watertown Arsenal, begun in 1829, operated as a munitions storage and materials research center until 1968, before being redeveloped for commercial use. The Stanley brothers began producing their Stanley Steamer motorcars in 1897. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Watertown was popular with rich Bostonians, who built summer homes to escape the city heat. Watertown today is largely a commuter suburb, with most businesses in the retail, healthcare and restaurant industries.

Because of Watertown's industrial past and active construction history, exposure to asbestos has been an issue. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk for mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma and you are looking for a mesothelioma doctor, scroll down to see a list of those located in and around Watertown. If you were exposed to asbestos in Watertown, you may benefit from seeking the advice of an asbestos attorney.

Jobsites in Watertown where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA

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

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