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- Manufacturing and Mercantile Resources of the Lehigh Valley including Historical Sketches of the Prominent Towns
A descriptive review of the manufacturing and mercantile resources of the Lehigh Valley. Chapters deal with specific cities and villages and their industrial base Companies and individuals active in the economy are highlighted and described. Includes sketches of towns, tables, and appendixes.
205 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. 1881
- The Thomas Iron Company, 1854-1904 : chartered under the laws of Pennsylvania
This book presents the history of the Thomas Iron Company. It was prepared for the stockholders of the Company in commemoration of the company's 50th anniversary. The history of the company and its founders, as well as other notable figures are described. Also, the expansion of the company and its development in the area is also provided in detail.
98 p., 2 leaves : ill., maps, ports. ; 26 cm. 1904
- Comparison of cement plants at Nazareth, Pa., with respect to economy of construction and operation
This book discusses the different aspects with in Cement Plants throughout Nazareth Pennsylvania. The history of cement is detailed in the first chapter. The following chapters argue about cement belts, cement manufacturers, and cement mills in and around Nazareth. A chapter on the components of an ideal cement mill was discussed. Cement corporation's mills such as Nazareth Portland, Dexter, and Phoenix were mentioned. A comparison was made on a variety of cement in the Nazareth area. Throughout the book maps of the mills were inserted. Tables on the increased cement industry in the United States, the comparison of cement produced at various mills, and the comparison of various factors based on per barrel cement produced per day were also present throughout the book.
71 leaves, 6 leaves of fold. plates : maps ; 25 x 31 cm. 1904
- Historic homes and institutions and genealogical and personal memoirs of the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Vol. 1
This work is a collection of biographies and genealogical research describing the lives and ancestry of people from the Lehigh Valley (particularly Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties) who helped shape its landscape and infrastucture. The history of prominent buildings, schools, and groups in the Lehigh Valley is also included in this work.
vii, 516 p., 75 p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 28 cm. 1905
- Historic homes and institutions and genealogical and personal memoirs of the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Vol. II
The second volume of this title, this work is the continuation of a collection of biographies and genealogical research describing the lives and ancestry of people from the Lehigh Valley (particularly Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties) who helped shape its landscape and infrastucture. The history of prominent buildings, schools, and groups in the Lehigh Valley is also included in this work.
v, 528 p., 82 p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 28 cm. 1905
- History of Lehigh County Pennsylvania and a Genealogical and Biographical Record of its Families, vol. 3
This is volume 3 of an extensively detailed biographical and genealogical study of individuals and families living within the Lehigh Valley.
1 book (691 pages ; illus., plates, ports., fold. maps, fold. plan. 28 cm.) 1914
- The immigrant woman and her job
This report examines the role of immigrant women in industry in the United States. Various aspects of their lives are studied, such as personal history (country of origin), family, housing, education, economic responsiblities, reasons for employment, etc. The immigrant woman's effect on industry as well as her needs of employment are detailed in this report. --Series note: United States. Dept. of Labor. Bulletin of the Women's Bureau ; no. 74.
ix, 179, ii p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. 1930
- Historic Structures and Sites
"The objectives of this study are to compile a list of remaining historic structures and sites, to locate these on maps for ease of reference, and where possible to evaluate each as to historic value, condition, age, ownership, recreation potential, etcetera. Suggested recommendations are also presented."
v, 117 p. : ill., maps ; 22 x 28 cm. 1970
- Lehigh Canal : an HCRS project report
This report, prepared by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, presents recommendations for the revitalization along the Lehigh Canal for the purpose of "cultural and recreational" trails as well as economic stimulation for adjacent communities. A study of the canal and its resources was performed in order to better understand how to revitalize the recreational use along the canal and the surrounding communities. The area included in this study is 46-mile stretch along the Lehigh River from Jim Thorpe to Easton in Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton counties. [Part of series : HCRS publication ; no. 36]
89 p. : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm. [1981]
- A thesis on cement testing and a description of the manufacture of Portland cement
This work, written by T.A. Coleman in the late 19th century, proposes a thesis on cement testing and gives a description of the manufacture of Portland cement. The introduction describes the lengthy research, testing, and analysis process from which Coleman developed his argument. To guide his research Colman used charts reflecting the different make-up compositions of a variety of cements. An analysis of Portland cement was conducted, with in this evaluation Coleman referenced multiple scientists opinions on Portland cement. Notes on the manufacture of Portland cement were collected and cement tests were performed to assist Coleman's research.
84 leaves : ill., charts ; 25 x 33 cm. June - 1892
