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Springfield played a significant role in the area's mill boom during the 19th century and attracted businesses to relocate. Notably, the Jones & Lamson Machine Co. emerged from this era and gained worldwide recognition as a toolmaker. This led to the establishment of
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Toonerville Rail-Trail, also known as the Springfield Greenway, was opened to the public. Spanning 3.2 miles, the paved multipurpose trail primarily follows the course of the Black River in eastern Springfield until it reaches the border with New Hampshire across the
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180:: Guilford Transportation Industries, Inc. leases its Maine Central Railroad Company and Portland Terminal Company properties to the Springfield Terminal Railway Company.
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