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The Lowell Directory and Register: Containing the Names of the Inhabitants, Their Occupation, Places of Business and Dwelling Houses; With an Almanac (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William H. Prescott

 
9781332285839: The Lowell Directory and Register: Containing the Names of the Inhabitants, Their Occupation, Places of Business and Dwelling Houses; With an Almanac (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is a compilation of American business cards from the 1840s, providing a window into the business and trade activity of Lowell, Massachusetts, during that decade. The cards offer valuable insights into the range of commercial enterprises that existed in the city, spanning from manufacturing and retail to professional services. By studying the names, addresses, and occupations listed on these cards, this book allows readers to reconstruct the economic landscape of Lowell in this period, as well as the individuals and companies that drove its growth and prosperity. The book also includes a brief overview of the historical context of Lowell, situating the business activity depicted in the cards within the broader story of the city's development as a leading industrial center.

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