- Author
- Oliff, Marc.
- Date of Publication
- 1982
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plementing the "rapid development of this new section of the city was the
attraction to Lancaster of a high grade of artisans." 9 As the number of
mills increased, so did the need for more cotton and silk mill workers.
Conestoga Cotton Mills opened in 1848 and created a labor demand.
Also, as a tobacco