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In the 1800s , Leeds was known for its Textile Manufacturing , including broadcloth, Silk , and Vegetable Ivory buttons, as well as extensive Manufacturing of farm implements and household goods. In 1874 , a Dam on the Mill River broke, flooding Leeds and Williamsburg killing 139 people. Today, Leeds is home to Chartpak , manufacturer of art and graphics supplies. EXTERNAL LINKS REFERENCES ''In the Shadow of the Dam, The Aftermath of the Mill River Flood of 1874'', Elizabeth M. Sharpe, Free Press, 2004. |
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