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In the 18th and 19th century, what did Haverhill develop?

  • Woolen mills, tanneries, shipping and shipbuilding

  • Electronics and software

  • Automobiles and machinery

  • Textiles and food processing

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In the 18th and 19th century, Haverhill developed woolen mills, tanneries, shipping and shipbuilding. This led to the city's growth and prosperity. The woolen mills were powered by the Merrimack River and produced a variety of woolen goods. The tanneries produced leather products, such as shoes, belts, and saddles. The shipping and shipbuilding industry was also important to Haverhill's economy.
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