New York State Senate Resolution No. 55 commemorates the 135th anniversary of Gloversville, New York, honoring its historical significance and.

New York State Senate Resolution No. 55 commemorates the 135th anniversary of Gloversville, New York. The resolution honors the city's historical significance, noting its settlement in 1752, its incorporation as a village in 1853, and as a city in 1890. Gloversville, once known as "Stump City" due to hemlock harvesting, became a major center for glove manufacturing, with 90% of all gloves in the USA made there from 1890 to 1950. The city's growth was supported by various ancillary businesses and an advanced electric interurban line connecting it to Johnstown and Fonda until 1936.

New York State Senate Resolution No. 55 commemorates the 135th anniversary of Gloversville, New York, honoring its historical significance and.

New York State Senate Resolution No. 55 commemorates the 135th anniversary of Gloversville, New York. The resolution honors the city's historical significance, noting its settlement in 1752, its incorporation as a village in 1853, and as a city in 1890. Gloversville, once known as "Stump City" due to hemlock harvesting, became a major center for glove manufacturing, with 90% of all gloves in the USA made there from 1890 to 1950. The city's growth was supported by various ancillary businesses and an advanced electric interurban line connecting it to Johnstown and Fonda until 1936.