[4] In addition, spinning and weaving did not require much education or physical strength, and were seen as ideal occupations for working-class women and children.

[Notes 1] Its aim was to build a linen manufactory "to employ the Female Youth from eight years upwards" from large families, so that they could work to support themselves "Instead of being a Burthen to their Parents or the Town.

[8] It was 140 feet long, with a large cellar,[9] and was fronted by a flight of "double stone stairs, handsomely railed."

In Scotland and Ireland, women typically did their spinning at home, in their spare time, and sold their yarn directly to the weavers.

The workers at the Manufactory House were expected to spend all day away from their families, yet were not paid enough to live on; a spinner made about seven shillings a week.

[13] In September 1768, Governor Bernard met with members of the provincial council to see about housing for the British troops who were on their way to Boston to occupy the town.

[9] Council members were not appointed by the Crown, but chosen locally, and they were not inclined to assist the British army in any way.

Bernard warned them that Gage had specifically requested housing within the town proper, and if the council failed to comply, the officers would simply take over buildings of their own choosing.

[18] Sheriff William Greenleaf and Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson went to the house and told the residents to clear out, warning them of "disagreeable" consequences if they refused.

Someone managed to throw some provisions into an open window and was assaulted by the guards, resulting in "the loss of blood, but no lives."

[23] Within a year, the school had taught 300 women and children how to spin, and the practice was extremely popular among the girls of Boston.

A plaque marking the site was placed at the eastern corner of Winter and Tremont Streets by the Bostonian Society.