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Sidney Winslow
was born in Lynn, MA. He established the United Shoe Machinery on February
7, 1899 which opened and became the United Shoe Machinery Corporation
on September 25, 1903. The Shoe received the reputation as the most enlightened
employer in New England. The building itself was clean, spacious, airy,
and well lighted. They tried to prevent injuries any way they could and
had a hospital attached if injuries did occur. The Shoe had an overall
good work atmosphere and people wanted to work there. The workers were
provided with clubs from golf to cricket and a shooting range.
The patent for the machines allowed for a decrease of labor costs from
5.65 dollars to 74 cents per shoe. This made the workers' salaries higher.
In 1911, Beverly had as a whole, a higher earnings than in any other city
in the state. The Shoe brought workers to the area and demands for housing.
The housing demands developed areas of Beverly, such as Goat Hill and
Ryal Side. The Shoe brought people, development, and a better economy
to Beverly.
Andrea Guidara
