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Shapiro renovates Sampson Cordage Mill into 325,000 s/f Phoenix Park

Eric Shapiro purchased the former Sampson Cordage Mill property in 1998 and completely renovated the mill into Phoenix Park, a 325,000 s/f R&D, office and manufacturing space building. In 1850 the Shakers erected a cotton mill which was bought by Phoenix Cotton Manufacturing and later became the Samson Cordage Company. the mill is located at 2 Shaker Rd. The property is situated on 56 acres and is a quarter mile from the commuter rail, 2 miles from Rte. 2 and 1 mile from Devens Commerce Center Phoenix Park amenities include: *1,800 s/f shared conference room, with media/presentation and wireless internet available *1,000 s/f newly renovated fitness room for tenants to use for free *1,000 s/f shared lunchroom with outdoor roof deck overlooking the Catacomuc River. *300 parking spaces. *Onsite property management and security. There are currently over 30 tenants, which include: All Things Jeep, Cool Dog, Inc., McDermott Enterprises, Senate Construction and Valley Design Corp. The property owner and leasing agent is Phoenix Park LLC.
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