Lee Brothers Shoe Factory Postcard

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About this item

The Lee Brothers Company manufactured shoes in Athol, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1861, by Merritt Lafayette Lee and was originally named M. L. Lee & Co. Athol had many industries at the end of the 19th century because it is situated on the Millers River, which provided the needed waterpower.

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Item typePostcard
Documentary Photograph
Datecirca 1919
PlaceAthol, Massachusetts
TopicIndustry, Occupation, Work
EraProgressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPhotography; Printing
Dimension detailsHeight: 3.50 in Width: 5.50 in
Catalog #M.28
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Lee Brothers Shoe Factory Postcard. Photograph. ca. 1919. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/m-28/. Accessed on December 30, 2024.

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