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Pageant Exhibition Panel 23 - Lafayette's coach arrives

description
  • – The arrival of Marquis de la Lafayette, the French General who served in the American Revolutionary War, coach during Episode V, The Reception of Lafayette, in the Lancaster, Massachusetts 1912 Fourth of July Pageant. The arrival was early in the day, a little after six o'clock. The town folk gather around to watch Lafayette's arrival. In 1824 General Lafayette was invited by President Monroe to revisit the United States as the guest of the nation. For thirteen months he visited nearly every town in the United States. He arrived at Lancaster on September 2, 1824 at half past six in the morning. The photograph is mounted on heavy cardboard and has text describing the activity and history depicted in the photograph. The text for this image has been transcribed.
  • – Pageant at Lancaster, Massachusetts, July 4, 1912 RECEPTION TO LAFAYETTE, 1824IN 1824 General Lafayette was invited by President Monroe to revisit the United States as the guest of the nation. He arrived at New York August 15, accompanied by his son George and his secretary M. Levasseur. During the following thirteen months he was received in nearly every town in the United States."The whole of this long journey,"says Bayard Tuckerman,"was a triumphal progress. Cities and towns vied with each other in the length of their processions, the brilliancy of their balls and public dinners; through the rural districts the population lined the road along which the general passed under arches surmounted with 'Welcome Lafayette!"At every stopping-place an orator expressed the feelings of his neighbours in language heartfelt, if florid, every surviving Revolutionary soldier became the great man of his community. The festivities and celebrations of that year had no precedent in the annals of the country."Lafayette's welcome at Lancaster was a typical incident of this"triumphal progress."September 2, 1824, he set out with his party from Boston, spending the night in Bolton at the mansion of S.V.S. Wilder, with whom he had become acquainted during Mr. Wilder's long career as a merchant in France. The Bolton Rifle Company,"in their new green uniform,"maintained a guard of honor through the night about the house, and the next morning escorted the illustrious quest, accompanied by Mr. Wilder, to Lancaster. On the way they were joined by other military companies. The incidents of Lafayette's reception took place on the village green, as here shown.The ladies of Lancaster with their husbands and veterans of the war now enter, and a townsman enters on horseback with the news that the coach, with outriders, is already in the village street, and the final preparations are hastily made, and the chairman helped up into his saddle. The coach arrives, followed by the Bolton Rifles. Lafayette dismounts with Mr. and Mrs. Wilder and his son, George Washington Lafayette. Many of the townsfolk are introduced, and Lafayette shows special pleasure at meeting veterans of the revolution.'At the early hour of half-past six, Lafayette, escorted by a company of cavalry proceeded to the Lancaster line. The turnpike gate was covered with flowers and evergreen, and bore a legend,"The Free welcome the Brave."here a salute was fired by the artillery. Nearly opposite the meeting-house an arch had been erected and elaborately decorated. The verse was composed by Caroline Lee Whiting, later well known as an author under her married name of Caroline Lee Hentz.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1912-07-04
publishercreatorcontributor
  • – Thayer Memorial Library
relation
  • – From the archives at the Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster, Massachusetts. http://thayermemoriallibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Image is the twenty-third photograph in the Lancaster Massachusetts 1912 Fourth of July Pageant Exhibition created by the Thayer Memorial Library.
language
  • – English

Pageant Exhibition Panel 17 - The arrival of bad news

description
  • – The arrival of the news that the first shots of the American Revolutionary War reached farmers in Lancaster during Episode IV, The Minutemen, in the Lancaster, Massachusetts 1912 Fourth of July Pageant. The photograph shows a group of farmers talking to a minister and his daughter, who sit in a cart behind them, just before the messenger arrives. On the morning of April 19, 1775, the news that the British troops under General Thomas Gage had left Boston for Lexington and Concord, and that the first shots had been fired there in the American Revolutionary War reached Lancaster. The calls went out across the region, and men swarmed to the town common to join the American forces and come to the aid of Boston. In the end two hundred and fifty men set out from Lancaster. Most remained in Cambridge for only two weeks, but a third remained in service for the remaining months of 1775.The photograph is mounted on heavy cardboard and has text describing the activity and history depicted in the photograph. The text for this image has been transcribed.
  • – Pageant at Lancaster, Massachusetts, July 4, 1912. EPISODE IVMINUTE-MEN A group of farmers enters the peaceful scene, on their way to work in some distant fields, discussing local affairs. Their argument halts them for a time in the middle of the green, where they are presently joined by the minister and his daughter.The farmers ask him what news there may be from Boston, but he can give only vague and ominous rumors. He admits the situation is bad, and that he is greatly troubled. At this moment the postman on his horse arrives, and, seeing the minister, holds up a letter for him, - a letter from Boston, - and this brings the latest news to Lancaster. The minister reads the letter out loud to the keenly interested townsmen, who begin to talk over the situation with eagerness.The coming storm seems to be in the air, and it bursts when a breathless rider tears madly through the common, has heard news, and realizes his position amongst his fellow-townspeople. he goes to prepare for departure."Abijah Willard had just passed his fiftieth year. He had won a captaincy before Louisburg when but twenty-one, and was promoted to colonelcy in active service against the French; was a thorough soldier, a gentleman of stately presence and dignified manners, and a skilful manager of affairs. He was the wealthiest citizen of Lancaster, kept six horses in his stables, and dispensed liberal hospitality. He was offered a colonel's commission in the British army; but refused to serve against his countrymen. He afterwards settled in New Brunswick, near St. John, where he died in 1789."Nours's Military Annals of Lancaster.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1912-07-04
publishercreatorcontributor
  • – Thayer Memorial Library
relation
  • – From the archives at the Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster, Massachusetts. http://thayermemoriallibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Image is the seventeenth photograph in the Lancaster Massachusetts 1912 Fourth of July Pageant Exhibition created by the Thayer Memorial Library.
language
  • – English

Princeton Depot, Princeton, Mass, c1900

description
  • – Princeton Depot located on Hubbardston Road, now Route 62, in Princeton Massachusetts. At its height in the early 1900s as many as eight trains a day passed through the station. The photograph shows the coaches that would take tourists up to the top of Mount Wachusett. Other passengers are shown waiting on the platform deck. The coach ride to the top of Mount Wachusett was a two mile uphill trip.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1900?
publishercreatorrelation
  • – Is part of the collection of the Princeton Historical Society, http://www.princetonmahistory.org, housed in the Princeton Public Library, http://www.princetonpubliclibrary.org, Goodnow Memorial Building, Princeton, Massachusetts.
format
  • – image/jpg
language
  • – English

Wachusett House winning coach in the 1901 Rutland Coach Parade

description
  • – The winning coach decorated by the Wachusett House staff of Princeton, Massachusetts for the best decorated coach in the August, 1901 Rutland Massachusetts Coach Parade. Many towns around Rutland competed for the coveted first prize. The picture is taken at the Rutland Town center. Prentice Doolittle is holding the reigns and was the driver of the coach. Also on the coach was Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Warner and Mrs. Ingrisol from Boston.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1901
publisherrelation
  • – Is part of the collection of the Princeton Historical Society, http://www.princetonmahistory.org, housed in the Princeton Public Library, http://www.princetonpubliclibrary.org, Goodnow Memorial Building, Princeton, Massachusetts.
format
  • – image/jpg
language
  • – English

Stage coach at the Wachusett House

description
  • – Guests greet passengers arriving by stage in front of the Wachusett House in Princeton, Massachusetts. The sign on the stage says Pratt Junction which was in Sterling, Massachusetts. The stage route began in 1849 after the opening of the Worcester and Nashua Railroad. and ran from Princeton to Oakdale, Massachusetts.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1870-1880?
publisherrelation
  • – Is part of the collection of the Princeton Historical Society, http://www.princetonmahistory.org, housed in the Princeton Public Library, http://www.princetonpubliclibrary.org, Goodnow Memorial Building, Princeton, Massachusetts.
format
  • – image/jpg
language
  • – English

Main Street north side from Masonic block looking east including a horse drawn vehicle and street railway Southbridge Massachusetts

description
  • – Streetscape of the north side of Main Street, showing the Masonic building, Boston Branch, Ammidown building, Central Baptist Church and some dwellings. Entrance to all of these storefronts is achieved by climbing steps. Electrical poles run parallel to the street. A horse-drawn vehicle with rider, and the front of the street-railroad are visible in the road. A conductor walks beside the trolley car. A woman in full-length clothing, accompanied by a dog, walks in front of the Masonic building. The town clock in the spire of the Central Baptist Church reads ten minutes past twelve noon. Trees are viewable in the distance.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1903-06-06
publishercreatorrelation
  • – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Image from page 34 of the A.H. Pease album #2
coverage
  • – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W

Main Street Southbridge Massachusetts looking east

description
  • – Bustling downtown Southbridge at the turn of the 20th century. The tracks for the trolley car emerge from Hamilton street going towards lower Main Street. A striped awning protects the merchandise in the store window from the sun. A metal sign advertising a pharmacy hangs perpendicularly from the brick building. Further along the block, another sign in the form of a large scissors hangs from the building. The YMCA, a brick building with a majestic tower, located on the corner of Elm Street, is shown in the background. Groups of people and horse-drawn vehicles are clustered on each side of Main Street. Some citizens are traveling by bicycle. The Whitford building on the left, is intact with four stories. A fire in 1970s destroyed the top floor. A poster covers the base of an large leafless elm tree. Dutch elm disease subsequently eradicated all the elm specimens on Main Street. A picket fence, on the south side of the street, forms the perimeter of one of the residences. Electrical poles and hitching posts are dotted on both sides of the street.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1903-06-06
publishercreatorrelation
  • – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Image from page 35 of the A.H. Pease album #2
coverage
  • – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W

Central Street and corner of Main Street Southbridge Massachusetts: looking north

description
  • – Triangular view of the Hartwell building on the corner of Main and Central Streets. Both facades have flat belt signage announcing"Drugs and Medicines". Built in 1867, George H. Hartwell operated an apothecary from this premises, at 98 Main Street and 1 Central Street. A balcony is located over the main entrance to the store front. The traditional mortar and pestle sign, indicating a pharmacy, is attached to the balcony. This architectural element is no longer in place. Retractable striped awnings are on some of the windows. Many men are shown, wearing suits and hats. The adjacent building is a brick structure with arched windows and retractable awnings. There are shop fronts on the lower level. A sign for"Jos. Bebo"hangs perpendicular to the building, where"Ales Wines and Liquors"is also on display. The New Tremont Theatre operated out of this building, at one time; as did the Salvation Army. Other structures are shown in the distance. Corner of the C.A. Dresser House is visible, on right side. Electricity poles are one each side of the street going in a northerly direction on Central Street. Part of the trolley car track is visible in the foreground, in the dirt road.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – pre-1903
publishercreatorrelation
  • – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Image from page 38 of the A.H. Pease album #2, dated June 6th, 1903
coverage
  • – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W

Centennial Parade and Celebrations in Southbridge Massachusetts at Foster Street

description
  • – In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of Southbridge, a three-day celebration was held - July 2, 3 and 4, 1916. The President of the Executive Committee was Hon. Calvin D. Paige. The dedication of Notre Dame Church was the first event on the program. The brochure also announced that Town Hall would feature"An exhibition of articles of historic interest and a comparative exhibition of some manufacturing methods and products of 1816 and 1916 will be shown."The buildings depicted are festooned with buntings and flags. A view of the Central Baptist Church, offering rest room facilities and the Jacob Edwards Library at the corner of Main and Fosters streets, is provided. A footman in a uniform precedes the Woman's Club float, which has four horses pulling the attractive wooden structure decorated with greenery. Followed on by The Girls Club with two horseback riders and ladies marching in the rear. A glimpse of the trolley tracks are given in the foreground. The Main Street is crowded with onlookers for the parade.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1916-07
publishercreatorrelation
  • – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
coverage
  • – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W

Centennial Parade and Celebrations in Southbridge Massachusetts at Central Street

description
  • – Aerial view of Main Street Southbridge during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of Southbridge, a three-day celebration, held on July 2, 3 and 4, 1916. The President of the Executive Committee was Hon. Calvin D. Paige. The dedication of Notre Dame Church was the first event on the program. The brochure also announced that Town Hall would feature"An exhibition of articles of historic interest and a comparative exhibition of some manufacturing methods and products of 1816 and 1916 will be shown."A view of Main Street at the corner of Central Street, with the Hartwell Pharmacy, is provided. The Woman's Club float, which has four horses pulling the attractive wooden structure, decorated with greenery. Followed on by The Girls Club with two horseback riders and ladies marching in the rear. One of the horseback riders is carrying a sign for the club. The trolley tracks are shown in part. The Main Street is crowded with onlookers for the parade.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1916-07
publishercreatorrelation
  • – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
coverage
  • – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W

Musicians in fancy dress at the Centennial Parade and Celebrations in Southbridge Massachusetts

description
  • – Southbridge during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of Southbridge, a three-day celebration, held on July 2, 3 and 4, 1916. The musicians are seated on a horse drawn wagon, with hay and canvas. A trombone and drum are depicted. A duplex structure with porches on the front and side of the building, and a bulkhead to the cellar, are on view. There are shutters on the windows. Onlookers are on the porch. For the celebration, the President of the Executive Committee was Hon. Calvin D. Paige. According to the program, the Children's Parade was on Monday, July Third at 8 a.m. and the Civic Parade was on Tuesday, July Fourth at 9 a.m.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1916-07
publishercreatorrelation
  • – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
coverage
  • – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W

Horse-drawn float representing the colonial era at the Centennial Parade Southbridge Massachusetts

description
  • – One of the floats participating in the parade in Southbridge celebrating the centennial anniversary of the incorporation of Southbridge - July 2, 3 and 4, 1916. Horse-drawn float with driver and two colonial re-enactors, are on view. The man is dressed as a Puritan with the distinctive hat with buckle and the black suit with split white collar. The woman is seated at a spinning wheel. She has a head covering and an apron worn cris-crossed. The wagon is covered with yew clippings and decorations. Mr. Michael P. O'Shaughnessy is in charge of the parade, according to the centennial program. Massachusetts Governor McCall attended the celebrations on Tuesday, July 4th and was scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. A house with a mansard roof is in the background. A glimpse of a cupola is also provided.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1916-07
publishercreatorrelation
  • – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
coverage
  • – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W

Girls Club Float detailed view at the Centennial Parade Southbridge Massachusetts

description
  • – The Girls Club, one of the floats participating in the parade in Southbridge celebrating the centennial anniversary of the incorporation of Southbridge - July 2, 3 and 4, 1916. Horse-drawn float, with greenery decorating the wooden structure. One of the two men on the float is holding the reins to the horses. Eight ladies are on view, most of whom have umbrellas to shade them from the sun. A few men with hats and suits are standing looking on at the float, at street level, in front of a house. A sign for the Girls Club is proudly displayed on the float. Mr. Michael P. O'Shaughnessy is in charge of the parade, according to the centennial program. Massachusetts Governor McCall attended the celebrations on Tuesday, July 4th and was scheduled to speak at 1 p.m.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1916-07
publishercreatorrelation
  • – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
coverage
  • – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W

Horse-drawn carriage en fete in Southbridge Massachusetts

description
  • – A horse-drawn carriage full to capacity, with people celebrating the centenary of Southbridge, in July 1916. The backdrop is the distinctive brick facade of the American Optical Company. Eight young women are seated on the outside of the carriage that is festooned with a garland of flowers. Two men are wearing hats, one is holding the reins of the horse. Two women and a girl peep out from the interior of the carriage. The women have their hair swept up and their necks are adorned with chokers. All wear full length clothing. Flags fly from the back of the vehicle. The whip is next to the driver in its holder.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1916-07
publishercreatorrelation
  • – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
coverage
  • – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W

Southbridge and Sturbridge Street Railway Car traveling east at the corner of Elm and Main during festival season

description
  • – Southbridge en fete - the buildings are covered with flags and buntings. In the foreground is a Southbridge and Sturbridge street car on the track at the corner of the Blanchard block. Many different forms of transportation are shown, including some horse drawn buggies, a horse and rider and some men on bicycles. The track the street car travels on is clearly on view. At the Blanchard building there is a decorated arch connecting the other corner of Main Street. There is a curious feature like a balcony connecting two chimney stacks on the roof of the Blanchard building.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – pre-1923
publishercreatorrelation
  • – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg
coverage
  • – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W

Barouche.Col. Geo. W. Davenport, Greenfield Coaching Parade 1897 photo 1

description
  • – Sepia photo depicts a four-wheeled carriage drawn by two white horses. Horses and carriage are decorated with light colored flowers and ribbons. Driver in raised seat is carrying a whip and wearing a dark caped jacket and dark top hat. Riding behind the driver with their backs to him are two women and a girl. In the back seat facing the front seat are a woman and man.. All of the females are wearing light colored clothing and flowered hats. The man is wearing dark clothing and a dark hat.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1897
creatorpublishercontributor
  • – E.A. Hall&Co., Printers
relation
  • – Image is part of a boxed collection titled PubliSouvenir of the Coaching Parade Greenfield 1897istory from the archives of the Greenfield Public Library, Greenfield, Massachusetts. http://greenfieldpubliclibrary.org/
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Dunklee&Freeman Official Photographer and Publisher
coverage
  • – Greenfield, Mass. 1897
language
  • – English

Tally-Ho. Miss Wise and friends. Greenfield Coaching Parade photo 4

description
  • – Sepia photo shows four dark horses hitched to a light colored stagecoach decorated with flowers and fringe. Sitting atop the coach are four women, each paired with a man. The women are wearing light colored dresses and hats. Three of them are carrying parasols. The men are wearing dark suits and top hats. On the back of the coach sits two men in caped jackets.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1897
creatorpublishercontributor
  • – E.A. Hall&Co., Printers
relation
  • – Image is part of a boxed collection titled"Souvenir of the Coaching Parade Greenfield 1897"from the archives of the Greenfield Public Library, Greenfield, Massachusetts. http://greenfieldpubliclibrary.org/
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Dunklee&Freeman Official Photographer and Publisher
coverage
  • – Greenfield, Mass. 1897
language
  • – English

Carriage - Yellow Bunting. Mrs. Willard Pierce. Greenfield Coaching Parade 1897 photo 10

description
  • – Sepia photo depicts a small carriage drawn by two white horses. The carriage is decorated with a few ribbons. In the carriage sits a women in light colored clothing and hat and a small girl in light colored clothing and flower-decorated hat.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1897
creatorpublishercontributor
  • – E.A. Hall&Co., Printers
relation
  • – Image is part of a boxed collection titled"Souvenir of the Coaching Parade Greenfield 1897"from the archives of the Greenfield Public Library, Greenfield, Massachusetts. http://greenfieldpubliclibrary.org/
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Dunklee&Freeman Official Photographer and Publisher
coverage
  • – Greenfield, Mass. 1897
language
  • – English

Sanderson Academy. Students. Greenfield Coaching Parade 1897 photo 6

description
  • – Sepia photo depicts a wagon drawn by four horses. The side of the wagon has a light colored sign with black lettering reading"Sanderson Academy". Sitting in the wagon is a male driver in dark colored coat and hat; behind him sits nine females, all wearing mortarboards. Two of the students are caring small American flags. The back of the wagon also has two other small flags and two larger flags.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1897
creatorpublishercontributor
  • – E.A. Hall&Co., Printers
relation
  • – Image is part of a boxed collection titled"Souvenir of the Coaching Parade Greenfield 1897"from the archives of the Greenfield Public Library, Greenfield, Massachusetts. http://greenfieldpubliclibrary.org/
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Dunklee&Freeman Official Photographer and Publisher
coverage
  • – Greenfield, Mass. 1897
language
  • – English

Wedding Group Greenfield Coaching Parade photo 3

description
  • – Sepia photo titled"Wedding Group"shows a two seated carriage being driven by an African American man in a bowler type hat and dark suit. The carriage wheels are decorated with foliage. Seated in the carriage are a man and a woman in dark formal clothing and hats.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1897
creatorpublishercontributor
  • – E.A. Hall&Co., Printers
relation
  • – Image is part of a boxed collection titled"Souvenir of the Coaching Parade Greenfield 1897"from the archives of the Greenfield Public Library, Greenfield, Massachusetts. http://greenfieldpubliclibrary.org/
format
  • – image/jpg
source
  • – Dunklee&Freeman Official Photographer and Publisher
coverage
  • – Greenfield, Mass. 1897
language
  • – English

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