Author Discusses Arnold Print Works History at North Adams Library

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library and the North Adams Historical Society will host author Samuel M. Trudel on Wednesday, April 16, at 6 p.m.

Trudel will discuss his two-book series on the Arnold Print Works and its leader, W.M. Arthur Gallup.

Trudel's presentation will cover Gallup's 50-year leadership of the textile manufacturer, during which the company expanded to a 26-building complex employing 3,000 people. The presentation will include photographs of the company's operations, fabric samples, and family documents.   
 
The event will take place in the library's 3rd-floor community room.
 
The Arnold Print Works, under Gallup's leadership, became known for textile quality and design. Gallup was also known for community support and philanthropy.   
 
Trudel is Gallup's great-grandson, and his books document the history of Arnold Print Works from 1868 to 1942.   
 
The North Adams Public Library is located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247.  
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Truck Plows Through Marshall Street Storefronts in North Adams Crash

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Emergency crews responded to a multi-agency call in downtown North Adams late Tuesday night after a pickup truck veered off the road and crashed into the Marshall Street storefront housing Brewster's and Tres Niños.

According to North Adams 911, at approximately 10:00 p.m., units from the North Adams Fire Department, North Adams Police Department, and Northern Berkshire EMS were dispatched to Marshall Street following reports of a vehicle colliding with a building.

Initial reports indicate the vehicle was traveling southbound on Marshall Street when the driver lost control. The truck left the roadway and slammed into the storefronts of both Brewster's and Tres Niños Taqueria.

Brewster's took the brunt of the damage. The truck drove completely through the front window and side entryway before coming to a stop at the Tres Niños entryway. A streetlight was also toppled in the crash.

First responders evaluated two occupants who were inside the vehicle at the time of the impact. One person sustained injuries and was transported to the emergency department for treatment. The second occupant reported no injuries.

 

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