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Who were the first immigrants recruited to work in Lewiston's manufacturing businesses?

  • Irish

  • Italian

  • German

  • Chinese

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Irish immigrants were the first to be recruited to work in Lewiston's manufacturing businesses, specifically to build the railroad links and dig the canals for the textile mills. This led to a significant Irish presence in the city.
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