The son of a shoemaker, John R. Pitkin left home at the age of 12 to seek his fortune. A hard working young man, Pitkin worked on different farms for several
HOLYOKE Standing in Pulaski Park, the beauty of Holyoke is immediately apparent. Outlooks provide views of the Connecticut River rushing over the city’s dam, the canals and industrial infrastructure visible from one side of the park and the Holyoke.