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W3B. Made in Poughkeepsie-19th Century Manufacturing

History & World Affairs | Registration opens 1/1/2026 9:00 AM

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1/21/2026 (one day)
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W3B. Made in Poughkeepsie-19th Century Manufacturing

History & World Affairs | Registration opens 1/1/2026 9:00 AM

A history of homegrown stuff! In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Poughkeepsie was a city of industry. Poughkeepsie was once a hub for manufacturing everything from cars to computers. This lecture covers many of the products that were once made here.

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Butler, Shannon
Shannon Butler

Presenter
Shannon Butler is the historian for the Poughkeepsie Public Library. She also served as the historian for the town of Hyde Park. Shannon has worked at several historic sites, including Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Site and Clermont State Historic Site. She has written two books, including Roosevelt Homes of the Hudson Valley: Hyde Park and Beyond. She co-hosts the historical podcast All My Favorite People Are Dead.

Weinstock, Leslie
Leslie Weinstock

Producer