After the arrival of the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad in 1852; Whitewater became a regional shipping center that blossomed into a powerful industrial town. The Esterly Harvesting Machine Company and the Winchester and Partridge Wagon Works established their first factories in Whitewater after the coming of the Milwaukee and Mississippi. Their manufactured goods were known around the country for exceptional quality. A myriad of new inventions and patents came from Whitewaters business population; and Whitewaters farmers and dairymen consistently won prizes for their produce; while its factories produced reapers and wagons that won national competitions. In the 1890s; however; development suddenly stopped and Whitewater lost its economic clout in a few short years. This book explains what happened to Whitewater.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. New info for a 4th generation born in Jarrell!By Pat C. FondrenI came across this book when I was back visiting the Jarrell area. My brothers and my father (who all grew up there) found it to be an interesting read. We learned new info and got to go down memory lane too. Ive bought two more books so I can give them to my aunts who also grew up in the Jarrell Community.
