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Jamestown industry cited as growth engine and opportunity
The Bradford Era highlights Jamestown New York in 1813 as a leading industrial center with 504 factory workers, 52 factories, and multiple key outputs including woolen goods metal furniture and office fixtures. It credits citizen enterprise and railroad access for growth while noting Corry and broader regional advantages amid wartime demand and shifting markets.
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John A. Lynch
New York State
Labor Department
Jamestown
Falconer
Bradford
Corry