Inland Massachusetts illustrated A concise résumé of the natural features and past history of the counties of Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire, their towns, villages, and cities, together with a condensed summary of their industrial advantages and development, and a comprehensive series of sketches descriptive of representative business houses To which is prefixed a short chapter on the Commonwealth at large . rags, worn-out rope, wood pulp, waste Jiapcr, etc. A representative house in this branch of trade,and one which, though in existence only a year or so, has already secured f
Inland Massachusetts illustrated A concise résumé of the natural features and past history of the counties of Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire, their towns, villages, and cities, together with a condensed summary of their industrial advantages and development, and a comprehensive series of sketches descriptive of representative business houses To which is prefixed a short chapter on the Commonwealth at large . rags, worn-out rope, wood pulp, waste Jiapcr, etc. A representative house in this branch of trade,and one which, though in existence only a year or so, has already secured far-reacliing connec-tions, is that of J. K. Dexter & Co., established necember 15, 1888. The firm is com]wsed ofMessrs. Henry S. Dickinson, ]ircsident and treasurer of the Geo. R. Dickinson Paper Com-pany of Hohoke, and Jenness K. Dexter, formerly witli the long-established firm of Dickinsoni\: ^tayo, and more recently of .\. N. Mavo & Co. As already stated, the firm began Inisiness under the present style in December, 18S8,having jiurchased J- S. Carrs five-storv l)rick block, 25 x 100 feet, at Nos. 89 and 91 Worthing-ton street. Requiring more room, they purchased the adjoining ]5roperty, 32 x 100 feet, anderected the five-story brick lilock Nos. 93 and 95 Worthington street, and, with their electricpower ])ress and increased sorting facilities, are equipped to supjily tlie trade in a BRIGHTWOOD. THE vilUige of Brightwood is one of Springfields handsomest and mostprosperous suburbs, two miles distant, and reached by the Connecti-cut River raihoad and by street cars. There are several ext^ensive indus-trial establishments here, the largest being the Wason ManufacturingCompanys great car works. The village is being rapidly improved, agreat number of new residences and several factories going up lastseason. WASON MANUFACTURING COMPANY. George C. Fisk, President; H. S. Hyde, Treasurer ; L. C. Hyde, Secretary; H. Pear-son, SuperintendentâBuilders of Railro
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