Ames Manufacturing Company

Ames Manufacturing Company
The former Ames factory in Chicopee, MA, now The Apartments at Ames Privilege
Ames Manufacturing Company is located in Massachusetts
Ames Manufacturing Company
Ames Manufacturing Company is located in the United States
Ames Manufacturing Company
LocationChicopee, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°8′57″N 72°36′24″W / 42.14917°N 72.60667°W / 42.14917; -72.60667
Built1847
ArchitectCharles McClallan
Architectural styleEarly Republic, Greek Revival
NRHP reference No.83000734[1]
Added to NRHPJune 23, 1983

Ames Manufacturing Company was a manufacturer of swords, tools, and cutlery in Chicopee, Massachusetts, as well as an iron and bronze foundry. They were a significant provider of side arms, swords, light artillery, and heavy ordnance for the Union in the American Civil War. They also cast several bronze statues, which can be found throughout New England.