Download or read book The Swedes of Greater Brockton written by James E. Benson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swedes came to America filled with hope tempered by the uncertainties of new surroundings, customs, and language. The first Swede to arrive in Brockton, then North Bridgewater, was Daniel Larson (Lawson), in 1844. Since that time, Swedish immigrants and their descendants have left a profound and positive imprint on the character of this region. With an excellent collection of more than two hundred vintage images, The Swedes of Greater Brockton tells the unique story of the immigration to this area of Massachusetts. Greater Brockton was the shoe-manufacturing center of the United States, with such factories as W.L. Douglas, George E. Keith, and D.W. Field. These magnets of immigration drew thousands to the region. Within these pages, meet hundreds of these Swedish immigrants and their descendants. Join in their journey to America, visit their homes, churches, and places of business, and experience their leisure activities. Learn about the establishment of the "Swedish" churches-Lutheran, Congregational, Baptist, Methodist, and the Salvation Army-and see how the entrepreneurial spark in America caught fire in Brockton's Swedish community.
Download or read book Brockton written by James E. Benson and published by Postcard History. This book was released on 2013-08-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official seal of Brockton boldly proclaims education, industry, and progress as hallmarks of the city. These three attributes guided Brockton to greatness in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and continue to shape and influence the community today. From its humble days as North Bridgewater, the growing industrial center of the region changed its name to Brockton in 1874 in part to entice business to the town. In 1881, Brockton became a city and was well on its way to becoming one of the world's foremost centers for the manufacturing of shoes.
Download or read book Swedes of Greater Worcester Revisited written by Eric J. Salomonsson and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Industrial expansion in New England gave impetus to large-scale Swedish immigration by the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Swedish American communities were established in many areas, including Worcester County in Massachusetts and adjacent northern Windham County in Connecticut. Swedes of Greater Worcester Revisited, a companion to Swedes of Greater Worcester (2002), expands upon the story of the region's Swedish American population. Vintage images capture the immigration experience, family and organizational life, and religious aspects of the community.
Download or read book Infant Mortality Results of a Field Study in Brockton Mass written by United States. Children's Bureau and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Infant Mortality Results of a Field Study in Brockton Mass written by Dorothy Reed Mendenhall and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Swedish Heritage of Greater Worcester written by Eric J. Salomonsson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By 1900, Worcester was home to the largest Swedish population in the eastern United States. These new residents brought an innovative and unique spirit to the community. Industrialist John Jeppson invented an artificial emery stone, and his experiments in the abrasives field became the foundation of the Norton Company. Worcester welcomed Swedish immigrants who preserved traditions through various lodges, church congregations and Swedish-owned businesses like Holstrom's Market, Lundborg's and Crown Bakery. Fairlawn Hospital and the Lutheran Home were other mainstays that marked the Swedes' local presence. Author Eric J. Salomonsson explores how Worcester's Swedish immigrants became Swedish-Americans while making vital and vibrant contributions to their adopted city.
Download or read book Swedes of Greater Worcester written by Eric J. Salomonsson and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2002-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the late nineteenth century, Swedish immigrants began arriving by the thousands in New England, attracted by the area's heavy industry. In particular, the steel and ceramic shops of Worcester provided a livelihood for many of them. As a result, new areas of Swedish settlements developed throughout the surrounding towns. Swedes of Greater Worcester captures the area's Swedish heritage through a collection of images that displays everything from vintage weddings to ski-jumping events and stories known only by the families of the Swedes who first traveled to Worcester. These images represent a time when the Swedish element was a vital and vibrant part of the identity of the greater Worcester area.
Download or read book The Swedish American Historical Quarterly written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Brockton written by James E. Benson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-07-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brockton, first settled in 1700, was originally a part of Old Bridgewater, known as North Parish and later as North Bridgewater. On April 9, 1881, it officially became the City of Brockton. During the Civil War, Brockton was the largest producer of shoes in the country, earning it the nickname “Shoe City.” As a growing industrial center, Brockton had the proud honor of being first in the world and nation in many ways. On October 1, 1883, the city became the first in the world to have a three-wire underground electrical system, initially turned on by Thomas Edison. In 1884, the Central Fire Station became the first electrically operated fire station in the country. In 1894, the City Theater had the distinction of being the first in the world tied to a three-wire underground system. In 1890, Col. James Edgar, owner of Edgar’s Department Store, donned a Santa Claus outfit, becoming the first department store likeness of the jolly old man. Brockton is also known as the “City of Champions,” being the hometown of boxing greats Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
Download or read book The Brockton Tragedy at Moosehead Lake written by James E. Benson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-07 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the tragic story of a fishing trip gone wrong and its impact on the community of Brockton, Massachusetts. On May 13, 1928, ten prominent men of Brockton, Massachusetts, headed off on a fishing trip to Moosehead Lake in Maine. After traveling fourteen hours, the group met Maine guide Samuel Budden and boarded the Mac II for the final voyage to their destination. Approximately six miles from the Tomhegan sporting camp, the boat took on water in rough seas and sank, taking Budden and all but one of the adventurers to a watery grave. Jim Benson and Nicole Casper chronicle this horrific tragedy and its legacy in two New England communities.
Download or read book Publications of the Children s Bureau written by United States. Children's Bureau and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Juvenile Delinquency in Certain Countries at War written by Ernst Freund and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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