Historical Insights

Industry

Textile mills in Tennessee, whaling in New England, and Kentucky bourbon are among the historical industries that have generated jobs and grown economies.

Shipbuilding on the Great Lakes

Great Lakes shipbuilding provided jobs and industrial taxes to U.S. port cities from Minnesota to Ohio throughout the early 20th century.

Vermont Marble Industry

Once a quarrying powerhouse and the state's largest industry, Vermont marble was used for monuments and important buildings across the U.S.

Additional Historical Insights