The Lumber Capital of the World

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The Lumber Capital of the World is a historic nickname highlighting Williamsport, Pennsylvania’s past prominence as a major center of the American lumber industry.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historical nickname
appliesTo Williamsport, Pennsylvania
associatedWithResource timber from Pennsylvania forests
associatedWithRiver West Branch Susquehanna River
category nicknames of cities in the United States
country United States of America
surface form: United States
culturalRole part of Williamsport’s local identity
describesPastStatus leading lumber production center in the United States
economicRole symbol of Williamsport’s past economic prominence
historicalPeriod 19th century
historicalRegion Pennsylvania
industry lumber industry
language English
refersTo Williamsport, Pennsylvania
relatedTo American logging history
Williamsport lumber boom
significance major center of the American lumber industry
usedFor promoting Williamsport’s lumber heritage
usedInContext American industrial history
local tourism promotion

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania nickname The Lumber Capital of the World