Albert Charles Houghton

ID: 849 ~ Source: “Albert Charles Houghton, April 13, 1844-August 11, 1914 : president Arnold Print Works, North Adams, Massachusetts, 1883-1914,” by Franklin Carter; additional information from David A. Raby, The Shadows Within: Houghton Mansion
This file appears in: A.C. Houghton: North Adams' First Mayor
Albert Charles Houghton
Courtesy of North Adams Public Library

Albert Charles Houghton’s reluctance towards accepting the position of mayor was not due to lack of political experience. The astute businessman had previously served in Vermont state legislature.

This file appears in: A.C. Houghton: North Adams' First Mayor

By Emily Kelleher
Albert Charles Houghton, though born in Stamford, Vermont, became North Adams’ first mayor in 1895. He was first drawn to the area by business interests. Alongside his brother, he ran a chemical manufacturing business, Houghton Chemical Works, which…