What nickname did Haverhill earn due to its shoe industry?
"Leather City"
"Boot Town"
"Cobbler City"
"Queen Slipper City"
Answer
Haverhill, Massachusetts, was known as the "Queen Slipper City" because of its large and successful shoe industry. The industry started in the early 1800s, and by the 1850s, Haverhill was one of the largest shoe manufacturing centers in the country. Haverhill shoes were known for their high quality and durability, and they were exported all over the world.
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