The Stanleys of Newton - Yankee Tinkerers in the Gilded Age
This book explores the lives of Francis E. and Freelan O. Stanley, identical twins from Kingfield, Maine, who became influential inventors and entrepreneurs.
Settling in Newton, Massachusetts, they first founded the Stanley Dry Plate Company (1890-1904), later sold to Eastman Kodak, and then the Stanley Motor Carriage Company (1902-1924), makers of the Stanley Steamer automobile.
The Steamer was one of America's most successful early "alternative power" cars and a strong competitor on local racetracks.
Beyond industry, the Stanleys were active in the cultural life of Newton and Boston. They supported symphonies, opera companies, and social clubs, and even handcrafted concert-quality violins that remain prized today.
Based on extensive research, including family diaries and archival material, this book provides insight into both the Stanleys' innovations and their social influence at the turn of the 20th century.
With over 250 pages of indexed research, many rarely-seen photographs, and detailed illustrations, "The Stanleys of Newton" is an essential resource for readers interested in early American industry, photography, steam cars, music, and Newton-area history.
Product details
| Author: | Karen H. Dacey |
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| Details: | 252 pages, 9.25 x 6.1 x 0.51 in (23.5 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm), paperback |
| Illustrations: | many b&w photos |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Stanley Museum (USA, 2009) |
| ISBN: | 9781886727151 |
The Stanleys of Newton - Yankee Tinkerers in the Gilded Age
Language: English
