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Residence, 39 Spring St., North Brookfield
description- – One of many houses built post-Civil War during the expansion of the shoe and other industries. This was the home of Sumner Holmes, born 1833, a long-time superintendent of the so-called"Big Shop", E. and A. H. Batcheller Co., shoe manufacturers. Three men, eight women, and a young girl are standing or sitting on the front porch steps.
- – ca. 1905
- – From the collection of the North Brookfield Historical Society at the Haston Free Public Library, North Brookfield, Massachusetts http://www.northbrookfield.net/library.htm
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- – Part of the glass plate collection of Darrell Hyder
- – English
Oakes Homestead South Street Southbridge
description- – Pictured in the summer of 1897, this one story domestic dwelling was the birthplace of James J. (J.J.) Oakes, postmaster and dry goods store owner. The South Street property has clapboard siding with a shingle roof and two chimneys. The three step main entrance is accessible on two sides. A pile of wood is gathered on the grass verge in front of the residence. The top of a windmill is shown in the background, in back of the house. A low stone wall adjoins the annex. The road is unpaved. Trees surround the sides of the house. This residence is reputedly one of the oldest houses in Southbridge.
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--buildings
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – 1897
- – Is part of the photographic collection at the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org.
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
Town Hall, Elm Street Congregational Church and Hartwell Residence Southbridge
description- – Looking in a southwesterly direction on Elm Street, a view of the side of Town Hall with its tower, balcony, chimneys, and arches is given. The Town Hall is a Romanesque Revival style municipal building, built in 1888. The foundation and exterior staircase is granite with brick facade and some terra cotta relief. Until 1927, the High School was house in Town Hall. Horse and carriage is standing in front of the main entrance on the unpaved street, attached to one of the many hitching posts lining the street. The Elm Street Congregational Church is the next building going south on Elm Street. During the hurricane on September 21, 1938, the steeple was razed. This religious group was organized in Southbridge on September 16, 1801. A wooden colonial style structure was first built on this site in 1821. This church has the distinction of being the first with a bell in town. In the background is a view of the residence of the Ellen M and the late Samuel C. Hartwell, apothecary, with its V
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--history
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – City halls--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--buildings
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – pre-1892
- – Is part of the Wm. C. Eaton collection at the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Two dates are hand written on back of original 1889 and Aug. 1891
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South side of Main Street en fete July 1916: streetscape Southbridge Massachusetts
description- – Victorian Southbridge resplendent with buntings, banner and flags celebrating the town's Centenary Anniversary, 1916. The view features the Edwards Block (c. 1850s)from Elm Street corner to Memorial Hall (1882); at the corner of Chapin Street, on the south side of Main Street. Banner across Main Street reads"Southbridge Centennial Celebration July 2-3-4"(1916). Early vintage car, as well as a horse and carriage, are standing on the unpaved street. There is a man precariously hanging over the peak of the Edwards Block hanging the banners, one of which is a large picture of George Washington.
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--history
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--pictorial work
- – Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--buildings
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Central business districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – 1916-07
- – Is part of photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Gift of Joseph Capillo, Nov. 1974.
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
View of Southbridge from Cliff Street of the Crane, River, Pine street areas, including St. Mary's Church and Old Notre Dame Church and the Quinebaug River
description- – Quinebaug River flows in the foreground, with a view of the riverbank. Railroad track runs parallel to the river along Crane and River Streets. Two groupings of warehouse buildings are located between the railroad track and Crane street. The steeple in the background is the Methodist Church, Main Street. In the foreground is St. Mary's Church on Hamilton Street. Moving along Hamilton Street, the rectory is somewhat obscured, the next visible building is St. Peter's center (the original Roman Catholic Church in town) with the tower and cross on top. The school with the cupola and mansard roof is on the corner of Pine and Hamilton Streets. Old Notre Dame is on Pine Street with the high steeple, prior to building the cathedral-style structure (1916), on Main Street. Domestic dwellings of various styles are also on view.
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Buildings, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Railroads--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge, Quinebaug River (Mass.)
- – pre-1916
- – Tucci Collection, part of the archive at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org/
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
Streetscape Southbridge Massachusetts with lady near light receptacle on Main Street
description- – Easterly view of Main Street Southbridge circa 1907. The Central Baptist Church to the left, building began in 1864 and the doors opened June 11, 1866. This church replaced the one in the Ammidown block that was destroyed in the fire of November 14, 1863. Architect for this project was Samuel Thayer of Boston. On this site in 1801, the Poll Parish was established. The future site of the Jacob Edwards Library is located where the wooden viewing stand is placed. Residences of various architectural styles are in the background. Tram tracks for Southbridge Sturbridge Street Railway are in evidence on the unpaved foreground. Lady in hat and full length clothing walking towards the south side of Main Street. Winter scene showing tree-lined Main Street.
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--history
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--pictorial work
- – Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--buildings
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – c.1907
- – Is part of a photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org.
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
Edwards Block Main Street Southbridge
description- – View of the south side of Main Street, featuring the Edwards Block, in Centre Village, Southbridge. The Edwards Company, a dry goods, carpets, clothing and furnishings store was started by Jacob Edwards (for whom Jacob Edwards Library is named) and his brothers, John and William Edwards. Reputedly, this is the oldest department store in the United States. The claim was also made that the building was the first one in Southbridge to have an elevator. Previously, Calvin D. Paige (C.D. Paige&Co.) operated a similar company from this premises, 120 Main Street; as did Richard Macallister (Edwards&Macallister). Detail of the architectural features such as the dentil, brick work, arched and square windows and chimneys is provided in this image. Signs for other businesses operating from this block: Lochi Tailoring is on the second floor of the Edwards building. Another sign announces Southbridge Coal Co. offering coal, wood and cement. Yet another, P. H. Carpenter Co. (P. Henry Carpenter&Co.)
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Buildings
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Central business districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – pre-1928
- – Tucci Collection, part of the archive at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org/
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
Elm Street Congregational Church and Samuel Hartwell Residence Southbridge
description- – Tree lined Elm Street, Southbridge. Offers a view of the new Elm Street Congregational Church, the second one built, in 1885, located on the corner of Elm and Park streets. The first church was a wooden colonial style structure, built in 1821. A clear view of the steeple and ornamental tower is shown. During the hurricane on September 21, 1938 the steeple was razed. This religious group was organized in Southbridge on September 16, 1801. The Victorian residence of Samuel Hartwell, Apothecary and his wife, Ellen M. Hartwell is on the right. The Queen Ann style house has a commanding view of Main street. On the left, is a corner of the old Town Hall which is lined by a picket fence and decorative metal bollards run parallel to the side walk. The subsequent Romanesque Revival style Town Hall building was built in 1888. The architect for the Town Hall was A.P. Cutting of Worcester.
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Buildings
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – City halls--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – pre-1888
- – Is part of the photographic collection at the Jacob Edwards Library. Southbridge, Massachusetts. Gift of Russell C. Joslin. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org.
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
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