Photomechanical reproductions of photographs of industries located in Derby and Shelton and along the Housatonic River, with accompanying text, signed by the Derby and Shelton Board of Trade.

Includes photographs of potential locations of additional factories, and text includes description of advantages of locating factories in Derby and Shelton.

Includes photographs of exterior views of numerous factories located in Derby and Shelton, including foundries, brassware manufacturers, silver platers, corset makers, paper mills, rubber companies, organ and piano manufacture, hosiery companies, button and pin manufacturers, and typewriter companies. Includes images of the offices of Derby Street Railway and the Derby Savings Bank building. Cover includes image of Ousatonic Dam.

Includes map of Derby and Shelton area.

Descriptive captions include company details and manufacturing output.