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.

Continue Reading This Story

Subscribe now at half price for a limited time!

Monthly Digital Access
Full access to all content
$17.25 $8.63 per month
Subscribe Now
Best Value
Annual Digital Access
Full access to all content
$129.00 $64.50 per year
Subscribe Now

Comments

Please, login to comment.



Norwich names 2025 Junior Class Prom Court

Norwich names 2025 Junior Class Prom Court

The 2025 Junior Class Prom Court for the Norwich High School was selected this past weekend. Selected students include Abby ..
May 21st
NY FFA celebrates 100th Anniversary and honors New Berlin member Victoria Gregory at state fairgrounds

NY FFA celebrates 100th Anniversary and honors New Berlin member Victoria Gregory at state fairgrounds

SYRACUSE -The New York State FFA celebrated their 100th Anniversary at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse on May ..
May 20th


Norwich's American Legion to hold Memorial Day parade and ceremony
Norwich's American Legion to hold Memorial Day parade and ceremony
Broad Street United Methodist Church celebrating 150th anniversary on May 31
Broad Street United Methodist Church celebrating 150th anniversary on May 31
United Methodist Church in Norwich raises new flag as church splits apart
United Methodist Church in Norwich raises new flag as church splits apart
B-G girls’ track brings home the 2025 MAC Championship; full results
B-G girls’ track brings home the 2025 MAC Championship; full results
B-G softball advances with a big win over Delhi to open sectional play
B-G softball advances with a big win over Delhi to open sectional play
Tilting at Windmills: Remembering my Marine
Tilting at Windmills: Remembering my Marine
Norwich track competes at STAC Championships
S-E Track competes at CSC Division I Championships
Oxford softball comes up short against Seton Catholic in the opening round of sectionals
Oxford softball comes up short against Seton Catholic in the opening round of sectionals
Greene softball falls short to Harpursville in opening round of sectionals
Greene softball falls short to Harpursville in opening round of sectionals