Albert Charles Houghton's Death
This file appears in: A.C. Houghton: North Adams' First Mayor
The former mayor’s death came as a shock to the North Adams community. Despite having been out of office for nearly seventeen years, Houghton was still a pillar of the community. His death was noted for its tragedy—he, along with his daughter, her friend, and their chauffeur died as a result of a car accident—leaving some to believe that his former residence on Church Street is haunted.
This file appears in: A.C. Houghton: North Adams' First Mayor
A.C. Houghton: North Adams' First Mayor
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…