Download or read book Henry Hikes to Fitchburg written by D.B. Johnson and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006-10-30 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by a passage from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, the wonderfully appealing Henry Hikes to Fitchburg follows two friends who have very different approaches to life. When the two agree to meet one evening in Fitchburg, which is thirty miles away, each decides to get there in his own way, and the two have surprisingly different days.

Download or read book Fitchburg written by The Fitchburg Historical Society and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incorporated in 1764, Fitchburg began as a farming community nestled among the hills along the Nashua River in north-central Massachusetts. In 1845, the railroad sparked rapid growth in the city, and by the beginning of the 20th century, nearly 100 trains traveled through Fitchburg daily. Immigrants from many countries provided a vital workforce, and the city was catapulted into a golden age of industry. Mill owners became prosperous, and their philanthropy became evident throughout the city. Splendid churches, Main Street edifices, and grand residences were built to create a rich architectural heritage.

Download or read book History of the Town of Fitchburg Massachusetts written by Rufus Campbell Torrey and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Fitchburg in the War of the Rebellion written by Henry Augustus Willis and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Legendary Locals of Fitchburg written by Fitchburg Historical Society and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fitchburg was incorporated as a town 250 years ago. Many of the original 40 family founders served as Minutemen, beginning the tradition of volunteers like Orlando Boss, Henry Spooner, Norman Tucker, and Richard and Thomas Bresnahan serving in the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. Led by strong businessmen who also were public servants such as Alvah Crocker, Sylvanus Sawyer, Rodney Wallace, and George Simonds, the city grew to 40,000. Fitchburg has always welcomed immigrants who have enriched the community's history. Mayor Lisa Wong is the first Asian American mayor to have been elected in Massachusetts. Named an All-America city in 1970, Fitchburg remains proud of its heritage, celebrates its past, and anticipates the future. Legendary Locals of Fitchburg provides another historical view in the city's sestercentennial year.

Download or read book The Fitchburg Directory written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Download or read book Fitchburg Directory of Its Citizens A Buisness Directory a Map and the City and Country Register written by American Genealogical Lending Library and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Download or read book Girl from Fitchburg written by Bernardine Kielty and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's reminiscences of small town life in Massachusetts around 1900, and highlights of her experiences among New York's literary celebrites as a publisher's wife.

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Download or read book Annual Report of the Directors of the Fitchburg Railroad to the Stockholders written by Fitchburg Railroad and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Annual Report of the Directors of the Fitchburg Rail Road to the Stockholders written by Fitchburg Railroad and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: