Walpole; Massachusetts; located about 20 miles southwest of Boston; has undergone an interestingtransformation from a rural community dotted with farms; to an industrial landscape dominated by factories and plants; to a modern bedroom suburb of Boston. This volume of over two hundred photographs; many published for the first time; presents a well-rounded view of Walpole from the late eighteenth century into the mid-twentieth century. Readers will see a Walpole that has mostly disappeared and will have the opportunity to stroll down Main Street before it and other roads were paved; to observe and peek into forgotten; antiquated homes and government buildings; and to walk in the shadows of the great mills. Two of the nationally known industries that this book touches upon are Kendall�s Curity; which produced diapers; band aids; and other medical supplies; and Bird and Son; which manufactured roofing shingles; siding products; floor coverings; and cardboard boxes.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Upper Perkiomen ValleyBy MaeIve lived in this area all my life. so I loved seeing the old photos of days gone by. Fun to look at and I learned a lot about the area. too.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Pages from my pastBy Barbara J. RhoadsAs I read the book about the Upper Perkiomen. I remembered my youth and visiting my grandparents in Pennsburg. The buildings have changed since the 40s and 50s. but I still can picture the basic ones. My daughter and her husband live in East Greenville. so I see a succession of new buildings and businesses. I even can remember when my grandfather worked at Brunners Bakery. I wonder if Jerry Chiccarine used to work for SKF Industries. He really captured the essence of a real section of Montgomery County with the photos and postcards. Thanks.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Upper Perkiomen ValleyBy A. CurtisJerry has done another fine book depicting the images of the Upper Perkiomen Valley and its rich history. Having resided in both the Perkiomen Valley as well as the upper Perkiomen Valley I have enjoyed both of his complilations thoroughly.
