Historical Society Program Looks At Chenango’s Industrial Heritage
Published: August 25th, 2009

NORWICH – One hundred years ago this month, on Aug. 28, 1909, the Ireland Machine & Foundry Company located on State St. in Norwich filed for their first U.S. Patent. Titled simply “Sawing Machine” this patent application was for what was commonly known as a Drag Saw.

On Thursday, the Chenango County Historical Society will celebrate the centennial with a presentation by Alan Estus.

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