What was the population of the city that became a prosperous industrial town in the 19th century and that an American politician served as on the school Committee and the mayor?
Louis Farley Louis F. Farley was an American politician who served as on the Marlborough, Massachusetts School Committee, and as the Mayor of Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Economy of Youngstown, Ohio The economy of Youngstown, Ohio flourished in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with steel production reaching all-time highs at that time. The steel boom led to an influx of immigrants to the area looking for work, as well as construction of skyscrapers in the area. The city's population peaked at 170,002 in 1930, just at the onset of the Great Depression. World War II also brought a great demand for steel. After World War II, demand for steel dropped off dramatically, and industrial base of Youngstown began to see a decline.