Keene in Cheshire County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Industrial Heritage Trail
City of Keene, New Hampshire
— 1874 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 20, 2020
1. Industrial Heritage Trail Marker
Inscription.
Industrial Heritage Trail. City of Keene, New Hampshire. The trail segment you are on traverses the heart of Keene's post Civil War industrial activity. Some of the industries still present such as J.A. Wright and Co. date many years back in Keene's history. Many of the buildings, which can be seen along the trail date to the 1800's and have an industrial origin. These buildings have housed a succession of industrial and manufacturing enterprises. The diverse products manufactured here included among many others woolens, bicycles, shoes, furniture, automobiles and silverware. Some of the buildings now contain modern industrial facilities. Creative redevelopment of these historical structures has diversified their uses to include housing, retail sales, recreation and office facilities.
The trail segment you are on traverses the heart of Keene's post Civil War industrial activity. Some of the industries still present such as J.A. Wright & Co. date many years back in Keene's history. Many of the buildings, which can be seen along the trail date to the 1800's and have an industrial origin. These buildings have housed a succession of industrial and manufacturing enterprises. The diverse products manufactured here included among many others woolens, bicycles, shoes, furniture, automobiles and silverware. Some of the buildings now contain modern industrial facilities. Creative redevelopment of these historical structures has diversified their uses to include housing, retail sales, recreation and office facilities.
Location. 42° 55.945′ N, 72° 16.641′ W. Marker is in Keene, New Hampshire, in Cheshire County. Marker is on Railroad Street just east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 64 Cheshire Rail Trail, Keene NH 03431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Magical History Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Barry Faulkner, Muralist
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 20, 2020
2. Industrial Heritage Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
