This IQP examined the relationship between WPI, its alumni, and the industrial development of the city of Worcester. Through local sources and first-hand interviews, the history of a handful of companies that were heavily influenced by WPI graduates was examined. The development of Coghlin Electric, Riley Stoker, Heald Machine, Rockwood Sprinkler, Jamesbury, and others illustrate the strong and lasting relationship between the school and the city’s industry. WPI significantly aided in the development of a uniquely diverse industrial city in central Massachusetts.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Weitz, Ryan Bartlett

Subject

• Culture
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043013-111218

Parola chiave

• Historic preservation
• Entrepreneurship

Advisor

• Hanlan, James P.
• Ljungquist, Kent P.

Year

• 2013

Date created

• 2013-04-30

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright