It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan’s Archives
Alan Foulds is a local historian who has written several historically related articles in addition to his book, “Boston’s Ballparks & Arenas.” He is a major contributor to the writing of “At Wood End.” Mr. Foulds is also Reading’s Town Moderator.
Her image was plastered all over every product sold; she was America’s first self-made female millionaire, and songs were written about her, but today she’s nearly forgotten. Just who was this woman from Lynn, Massachusetts?