The
Archive
Welcome to the Archive
In this project, I investigate different cities and gather primary source resources about the labor and economic history of these places. I’ve compiled my findings here. I hope to cultivate a living archival project that continues to grow and develop as my interest and commitments grow and develop. In addition to the basic facts and information of economy and labor throughout history, I am drawn to photo and document sources that give us insight into these cities at different points in time.
Active Archives
Trenton
Today, Trenton is a city that is in a continual fight for growth and improvement. Once a national center of industry, the city now is looking to make improvements to its downtown, industrial areas, and neighborhoods. [4] However, Trenton has a long history of manufacturing, industry, and business development – one of almost two hundred years. [5] From Mahlon Stacy’s grist mill to weapons manufacturing in World War II, Trenton’s economic and labor history is rich.
Manhattan
New York is now the finance capital of both the United States of America and, in many ways, of the world. Although New York was not always this way – for example, the first bank and stock exchange in the U.S. was built in Philadelphia, not New York – New York has since overtaken all other major cities as the major financial center of the country. [6] With the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825, New York began to dominate commercial trade, which in turn opened the doors for its boom in the financial world. New York became the center of both imports and exports, and for the longest time its major competitors could not keep up. [7]
Guangzhou
Archival information on Guangzhou will be available soon.
Rotterdam
Archival information on Rotterdam will be available soon.
Naroibi
Archival information on Naroibi will be available soon.