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Sandwich

by Joan Bark Hardekopf, Sandwich Historical Society
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Overview

Its agricultural implements, made by the Sandwich Manufacturing Company and Enterprise Company, were shipped worldwide. Sandwich is now known for its annual county fair, antique shows, and shopping.

Synopsis

Come take a look at the history of Sandwich from its beginnings in the mid-1850s to today. First known as Newark Station, the towns name was changed to Sandwich in 1856 by Congressman John Wentworth, after his hometown in New Hampshire. Wentworth was instrumental in getting the railroad to stop here. Sandwich, surrounded by the fairest and most fertile country, was advertised in 1892 as one of the most beautiful and prosperous cities in northern Illinois. Its agricultural implements, made by the Sandwich Manufacturing Company and Enterprise Company, were shipped worldwide. Sandwich is now known for its annual county fair, antique shows, and shopping.

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Book Details

Published
August 18, 2008
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Pages
222
ISBN
9781439636824