Berkshire County's Industrial Heritage
Evidence of bygone industrial prowess is scattered across Berkshire County in the far west of Massachusetts. Better known now for its four-season tourist attractions like beautiful scenery, cultural venues, and outdoor sports, the region was once home to an industrial base that helped a growing nation meet its needs in textiles, paper, glass, iron, and a variety of other products. The relicsimposing brick buildings just off the main roadstell a story of enterprising young men and women harnessing the power of the area's rushing streams to make products and profits. They were inventors and adopters of technology, and they gave back to their communities. Recurring waves of immigrants flowed into the county to take their places at the machinery and try to make a living for their families.
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Berkshire County's Industrial Heritage
Evidence of bygone industrial prowess is scattered across Berkshire County in the far west of Massachusetts. Better known now for its four-season tourist attractions like beautiful scenery, cultural venues, and outdoor sports, the region was once home to an industrial base that helped a growing nation meet its needs in textiles, paper, glass, iron, and a variety of other products. The relicsimposing brick buildings just off the main roadstell a story of enterprising young men and women harnessing the power of the area's rushing streams to make products and profits. They were inventors and adopters of technology, and they gave back to their communities. Recurring waves of immigrants flowed into the county to take their places at the machinery and try to make a living for their families.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781467125338 |
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Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing SC |
Publication date: | 07/03/2017 |
Series: | Images of America Series |
Pages: | 128 |
Sales rank: | 1,048,020 |
Product dimensions: | 6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d) |
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