Nothing says Naugatuck like the rubber shop. Started in the 1870's as
the India Rubber Glove Company and the Goodyear Metallic Shoe Company. The
"Rubber Shop" employed over 6,000 people in the 1960's. The shops closed
in the late 1970's. The rubber industry defined Naugatuck.
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No date, not mailed. Postage stated on card 1 cent domestic, 2 cents foreign. |
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Unused card. "Authorized by Act of Congress on May 19, 1898" |
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"You leave Woodbury at 7:30 I will be at Maple St Naugatuck at 9:00 as it takes 1 hour + half for me so look for me at Naugatuck." Mailed to Woodbury, CT April 13, 1910. |
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Uniroyal Footwear warehouse. No General Data Comm. |
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