A History of Ludlow, Massachusetts, 1774-1974
Author : Herbert L. McChesney
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Page : 642 pages
File Size : 42,18 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Ludlow (Mass.)
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Author : Herbert L. McChesney
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Page : 642 pages
File Size : 42,18 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Ludlow (Mass.)
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Author : Karen E. Pilon
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 22,10 MB
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738502243
Incorporated on February 28, 1774, Ludlow, Massachusetts, was originally a part of Springfield. The origin of the name remains a mystery, though the most probable explanation is that it was named after Roger Ludlow, an early prominent New England citizen who played a great part in building up the town and taking care of its citizens. The Ludlow Manufacturing Company, formed around 1900 by Charles T. Hubbard, helped shape the town by providing housing, a library, schools, playgrounds, and even a clubhouse for the diverse community. Ludlow was home to many sawmills and gristmills, utilizing the power from the several sources of water nearby, including the Chicopee River, Broad Brook, Higher Brook, and Stony Brook. The town is most noted, however, for its factory mills and production of jute yarns, twine, and webbing. Less well known was the glass-making business that was prevalent in the early 1800s. John Sikes manufactured glass bottles and other glassware and the Ludlow Manufacturing Company glass works operated for only a short time before closing in the depression years following the War of 1812. Today, Ludlow remains a culturally diverse community made up of Portuguese, Polish, French, and Irish residents, just to name a few.
Author : George C. Kingston
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 26,36 MB
Release : 2017-03-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 1476627894
The Chrysler Building was the result of a remarkable collaboration between William Van Alen, a dreamer whose designs challenged orthodox architecture, and Fred T. Ley, a practical builder who turned dreams into reality. Together they realized Walter P. Chrysler's vision of an iconic structure that would (for 11 months) be the tallest building in the world. Van Alen is recognized as one of the most innovative architects of the 20th century. Ley rose from rod man on a survey team to head one of the largest construction companies in the world. Both men participated in the architectural revolution brought about by steel frame, curtain wall construction. This book chronicles how they designed and constructed the Chrysler Building and how the experience affected the rest of their lives.
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Page : 418 pages
File Size : 39,67 MB
Release : 1983
Category : New England
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Beginning in 1924, Proceedings are incorporated into the Apr. no.
Author : Marjorie Atkins Elliott
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Page : 220 pages
File Size : 27,14 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Amherst (Mass.)
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Author : Guy A. McLain
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Page : 160 pages
File Size : 32,44 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Connecticut River Valley
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Author : Joseph E. Coduri
Publisher : Hanover, NH : University Press of New England
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 43,57 MB
Release : 1989
Category : History
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Author : Joseph Carvalho
Publisher : New England Historic Genealogical Society(NEHGS)
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 35,45 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Reference
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Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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Page : 2144 pages
File Size : 35,95 MB
Release : 1978-10
Category : Copyright
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Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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Page : 2132 pages
File Size : 33,78 MB
Release : 1978
Category : American drama
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