The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company: A History of Enterprise on the Merrimack River (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781626197749)

Amoskeag Manufacturing Company experienced extraordinary growth following its founding in 1831. The complex company developed land and water power and produced rifle muskets for the Union army during the Civil War. America fell in love with the beautiful, long-lasting colors and quality of Amoskeag's iconic gingham. The company's history is one of engineering genius and invention, enlightened city planning and visionary leadership. It is also the story of the workers, including thousands of eager immigrants who came to Manchester seeking economic opportunity and personal freedom. The company struggled through labor disputes and conflicts between economics and altruism. When the doors finally closed in 1936, local business leaders saved the property from abandonment and extended the Amoskeag legacy through a new wave of prosperity. Author Aurore Eaton explores this revolutionary industry and its lasting significance in Manchester.


Author: Aurore Eaton
ISBN-10: 1626197741
ISBN-13: 9781626197749
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 07/27/2015
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.40d