Record #:

24667

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Gaston County built an industrial empire using the nearby Catawba River; Duke’s development of the river is said to be the most thorough of any stream in the country. This article discusses the history of development and growth in Gaston County.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 18, January 1955, p18-30, il

Subject(s):

Gaston County--Industry; Gaston County--Economic conditions; Gaston County--Description and travel; Gaston County--History; Catawba River

Record #:

24668

Author(s):

Pleasant, Paul

Abstract:

The author introduces various cities and towns in Gaston County, detailing their industries and the development in each.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 18, January 1955, p31-41, il

Subject(s):

Gaston County--Economic conditions; Gaston County--Description and travel; Gaston County--Industry; Gaston County; Gaston County--History

Record #:

24727

Author(s):

Williams, Dameron

Abstract:

This article discusses the development of Gastonia and Gaston County, highlighting things of interest in each place.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 16 Issue 39, February 1949, p4-5, 20, il

Subject(s):

Gastonia--Economic conditions; Gastonia--Industry; Gaston County--Economic conditions; Gaston County--Description and travel; Gaston County--History; Gaston County

Record #:

16017

Author(s):

Gaston, W. G.

Abstract:

Gaston County is featured in The State magazine's community profile. Among the topics are the textile industry, the River Bend Power Plant owned by the Duke Power Plant, and the cities of Mount Holly, Cherryville, Lowell, Bessemer City, and Belmont.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 4 Issue 13, Aug 1936, p17-24, il

Subject(s):

Gaston County--Economic conditions; Gaston County--Description and travel