- Leeds, Massachusetts
Leeds is a neighborhood in the western portion of the city of Northampton,
Massachusetts ,United States , bordering Williamsburg along the Mill River and Florence.In the 1800s, Leeds was known for its
textile manufacturing , including broadcloth,silk , andvegetable ivory buttons, as well as extensivemanufacturing of farm implements and household goods.In 1874, a
dam on the Mill River broke, flooding Leeds and Williamsburg killing 139 people.Today, Leeds is home to
Chartpak , manufacturer of art and graphics supplies.External links
* [http://leedscivic.org/ Leeds Civic Association]
References
"In the Shadow of the Dam, The Aftermath of the Mill River Flood of 1874", Elizabeth M. Sharpe, Free Press, 2004.
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