Life in an Industrial Boom Town: Monessen, 1898-1923
Posted by Matthew Magda on Nov 30, 2013 in | Comments Off on Life in an Industrial Boom Town: Monessen, 1898-1923 In reading about our nation’s past, we often forget how different life was for our ancestors. We read about historical figures and movements, but rarely – except in excellent historical novels – do we gain a glimpse into the living environment. We also tend to forget that there are many past environments, each producing its own style and pace of living. During the late...read more