This bird’s-eye view print of
Fitchburg, Massachusetts was drawn by Thaddeus Mortimer Fowler and
published by Hughes & Bailey in 1915. Fitchburg began as an agricultural
and horticultural community situated
This bird’s-eye view print of
Fitchburg, Massachusetts was drawn by Thaddeus Mortimer Fowler and
published by Hughes & Bailey in 1915. Fitchburg began as an agricultural
and horticultural community situated beside the Nashua River.
The river became a great power source in the 1800's as industries began
to emerge. Industries of Fitchburg included paper mills, textile mills,
firearms makers and clothing manufacturers. Granite was harvested
aggressively at Rollstone Hill. The granite quarried here was used in
the making of doorsteps and bridge supports, and could be purchased
directly at the quarry.
Fitchburg prospered greatly with the
