Founded the Verdun Manufacturing Co. in Woonsocket, 1920.
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Jacques Lepoutre was born in Roubaix, France in 1893. He was son of Auguste and nephew of Louis Lepoutre - owners of Lafayette Worsted in Woonsocket and Auguste Lepoutre et Cie in France. After distinguished service in World War I, Jacques married and moved to Woonsocket in 1920.
In the years between 1920 and 1922, Jacques built the Verdun Mill at 413 Manville Road. The mill carried on all phases of textile manufacturing. It was the only French owned textile mill in Woonsocket that actually wove cloth. By 1948, theVerdun employed 170 people.
Unlike the other French industrialist, Jacques Lepoutre lived much of his life in Woonsocket. In 1922, he built a beautiful neo-classical mansion for himself and his bride off Roberts Street in Bernon Heights. In the 1920's and 1930's, this house was the scene of many elegant social affairs. He was a religious man who was active in his local parish, Precious Blood Church, and in the development of Mount St. Charles Academy.
Jacques was President of the Verdun Mills from the day they opened until his death in 1956. He is buried in the Precious Blood Cemetery.
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Jacques Lepoutre was born in Roubaix, France in 1893. He was son of Auguste and nephew of Louis Lepoutre - owners of Lafayette Worsted in Woonsocket and Auguste Lepoutre et Cie in France. After distinguished service in World War I, Jacques married and moved to Woonsocket in 1920.
In the years between 1920 and 1922, Jacques built the Verdun Mill at 413 Manville Road. The mill carried on all phases of textile manufacturing. It was the only French owned textile mill in Woonsocket that actually wove cloth. By 1948, theVerdun employed 170 people.
Unlike the other French industrialist, Jacques Lepoutre lived much of his life in Woonsocket. In 1922, he built a beautiful neo-classical mansion for himself and his bride off Roberts Street in Bernon Heights. In the 1920's and 1930's, this house was the scene of many elegant social affairs. He was a religious man who was active in his local parish, Precious Blood Church, and in the development of Mount St. Charles Academy.
Jacques was President of the Verdun Mills from the day they opened until his death in 1956. He is buried in the Precious Blood Cemetery.
Founded the Verdun Manufacturing Co. in Woonsocket, 1920.
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Jacques Lepoutre was born in Roubaix, France in 1893. He was son of Auguste and nephew of Louis Lepoutre - owners of Lafayette Worsted in Woonsocket and Auguste Lepoutre et Cie in France. After distinguished service in World War I, Jacques married and moved to Woonsocket in 1920.
In the years between 1920 and 1922, Jacques built the Verdun Mill at 413 Manville Road. The mill carried on all phases of textile manufacturing. It was the only French owned textile mill in Woonsocket that actually wove cloth. By 1948, theVerdun employed 170 people.
Unlike the other French industrialist, Jacques Lepoutre lived much of his life in Woonsocket. In 1922, he built a beautiful neo-classical mansion for himself and his bride off Roberts Street in Bernon Heights. In the 1920's and 1930's, this house was the scene of many elegant social affairs. He was a religious man who was active in his local parish, Precious Blood Church, and in the development of Mount St. Charles Academy.
Jacques was President of the Verdun Mills from the day they opened until his death in 1956. He is buried in the Precious Blood Cemetery.
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Jacques Lepoutre was born in Roubaix, France in 1893. He was son of Auguste and nephew of Louis Lepoutre - owners of Lafayette Worsted in Woonsocket and Auguste Lepoutre et Cie in France. After distinguished service in World War I, Jacques married and moved to Woonsocket in 1920.
In the years between 1920 and 1922, Jacques built the Verdun Mill at 413 Manville Road. The mill carried on all phases of textile manufacturing. It was the only French owned textile mill in Woonsocket that actually wove cloth. By 1948, theVerdun employed 170 people.
Unlike the other French industrialist, Jacques Lepoutre lived much of his life in Woonsocket. In 1922, he built a beautiful neo-classical mansion for himself and his bride off Roberts Street in Bernon Heights. In the 1920's and 1930's, this house was the scene of many elegant social affairs. He was a religious man who was active in his local parish, Precious Blood Church, and in the development of Mount St. Charles Academy.
Jacques was President of the Verdun Mills from the day they opened until his death in 1956. He is buried in the Precious Blood Cemetery.
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