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 relics--imposing brick buildings just off the main roads--tell 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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 07/03/2017
ISBN: 9781467125338
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.50w x 0.30d