By the turn of the 20th century; Malden had become a fairly large city and was home to wealthy families; immigrants; and workers. Farms disappeared as factories and businesses of all types and sizes grew. Elisha Converse; the city�s first mayor and founder of the Boston Rubber Shoe Company; left his mark on Malden by funding a public library and hospital and designating land for development of Pine Banks Park. A vibrant downtown emerged at the intersection of two colonial roads. It became a regional center of shopping and commerce as well as a hub for transportation by train; trolley; or automobile. The early 1900s were marked by the construction of grand residences; business buildings; numerous parks and churches; and many schools. However; by mid-century; many of these institutions had undergone great change; if they had not entirely disappeared.
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