Manufacturing in Philadelphia, 1683-1912 is a historical account of the development of manufacturing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from its founding in 1683 to the early 20th century. Written by John James Macfarlane and published in 1912, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the city's industrial growth, including its early textile mills, machine shops, and foundries, as well as its later expansion into other industries such as chemicals, food processing, and transportation.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular period or aspect of Philadelphia's manufacturing history. Macfarlane begins by discussing the city's early manufacturing efforts, including the establishment of the first textile mill in the United States in 1784. He then moves on to explore the growth of other industries, such as iron and steel production, and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Philadelphia's economy.Throughout the book, Macfarlane provides detailed descriptions of the various manufacturing processes and technologies used in Philadelphia's factories and mills. He also highlights the contributions of key figures in the city's industrial history, such as the inventor Oliver Evans and the industrialist Andrew Carnegie.Manufacturing in Philadelphia, 1683-1912 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American industry, and particularly the role of Philadelphia in shaping the nation's manufacturing landscape.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.