These buildings are in a historic part of Townsend, MA called Townsend Harbor. It sits along the Squannacook Brook by a millpond. Dams that once channeled water to use for power are still in place. The building in the top photo is now an antique shop and the one in the photo below has a sign that says “Grist Mill”. According to Wikipedia, these were once used to make a type of artificial leather from pulpwood and scraps of leather. They date back to at least 1873.
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Milford Street 
Great historical sights! Love the red accents!
I enjoy exploring places like this. 👁👁🍃
This looks like a fun shop. Have you been inside?
Years ago when it was a cooperage, we went in. Perhaps when they open for business again.
Did you go inside too? Love the shadows of the street lights on the side wall, nice detail!!
Thank you, Alex. No, we are still under the order that non-esential shops are closed. I’d like to go when things start to open again.
Building were so narrow back then!
Cool place. It’s always nice to see when historic places are taken care of. And it looks like the antique dealer is a right workshop for the old house.
It is a nice spot. It’s not far from home and I can’t believe it took me this long to go over and take some pictures. The COVID-19 problems are making me think about places to take photos closer to home.
Wow these are so cool! Looks like the first building might have been a residence too?
Thanks, Sandra. I think many shops might also have been living quarters. I hope your day is going great.
Cool, Chris! I’m noticing that the WP app is not notifying me of comment activity yesterday and today. Are you having any technical issues too?