History of Waltham (Massachusetts, U.S.) (eBook, ePUB)
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This book provides a comprehensive and detailed history of Waltham, Massachusetts, from its early colonial settlement to its modern-day prominence as a center for industry, technology, education, and culture. Organized into 20 chapters, it explores the city's rich evolution through diverse lenses, covering aspects such as geography, founding, economic growth, political history, housing, law, sports, religion, and technology. Waltham's industrial beginnings, particularly through the Waltham Cotton Mills and the pioneering work of the Waltham Watch Company, set the stage for its emergence as a k...
This book provides a comprehensive and detailed history of Waltham, Massachusetts, from its early colonial settlement to its modern-day prominence as a center for industry, technology, education, and culture. Organized into 20 chapters, it explores the city's rich evolution through diverse lenses, covering aspects such as geography, founding, economic growth, political history, housing, law, sports, religion, and technology. Waltham's industrial beginnings, particularly through the Waltham Cotton Mills and the pioneering work of the Waltham Watch Company, set the stage for its emergence as a key player in the American Industrial Revolution. The book also delves into the city's diverse immigrant populations, notable figures in local and national history, and its growing role in biotechnology, defense industries, and academia, particularly through institutions like Brandeis University. Throughout, the narrative highlights Waltham's dynamic transformations and its continuing impact on national and global developments, offering a multifaceted portrait of a city that has played a significant role in shaping both the local community and the world at large.
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