Tag: factory

A thunderous blast rolled across Point San Pedro on June 17, 1899, so loud that some who heard it first mistook the sound for a…

In 1906, the scale of American manufacturing could be measured in hides, railcars, and miles. This short article offers a striking look at the Mayer…

I spend hours each day reading through the old newspapers and I am always finding articles that make me “what the hum” out loud. Earlier…