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vernon and historical rockville
vernon and historic rockville chronicles the transformation of a small connecticut community in the mid nineteenth century to a bustling manufacturing town until after world war ii . incorporated in 1808 vernon was born on the eve of the industrial revolution in america . with industrialization came urbanization immigration and in rockvilles case mechanized experimentation . innovations in textile manufacturing led to the development of 13 textile mills along the falls of the hockanum river . rockville became nationally recognized for its fine wool production . photographs from the extensive collection of the vernon historical society capture the evolution of social change and the growth of a diverse urban center from rural beginnings . highlights include the development of community life as a result of the many textile mills located in the northern section of town .