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.
- – Architecture--United States--19th century
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Southbridge--Pictorial works
- – Parades--Pictorial works
- – Horses
- – Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Horse-drawn vehicles--Pictorial works
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – 1916-07
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
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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.
- – Architecture--United States--19th century
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Southbridge--Pictorial works
- – Parades--Pictorial works
- – Horses
- – Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Horse-drawn vehicles--Pictorial works
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – 1916-07
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
- – 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.
- – Musical instruments--Pictorial works
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Southbridge--Pictorial works
- – Architecture--United States--20th century
- – Parades--Pictorial works
- – Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Horse-drawn vehicles--Pictorial works
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – 1916-07
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
- – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W
Civil War Soldier in Uniform Southbridge Massachusetts
description- – A young union soldier from the civil war shown in full uniform, including gun and canteen. He is shown in a garden, standing in the grass in front of a tree. Southbridge's population at the beginning of the civil war was approximately 3,700 citizens. Four hundred men were mustered from Southbridge. That was nineteen more than its quota, according to the Centennial Anniversary of Southbridge. The cost of the war to the town in money raised directly for this purpose was almost $34,000. A monument was erected in front of Town Hall to commemorate the patriotism of the soldiers. The inscription reads"To the men of - Southbridge - who served their country - in the war - for the preservation - of the union - 1861-1865 - erected by the town - of Southbridge - A.D. 1914". Noted on the stone as well, John Tanner of Southbridge, a member of the 54th Regiment, was killed on July 13, 1864, indicating that Southbridge had a member in Col. Robert Gould Shaw's regiment, immortalized in the movie Glory.
- – Southbridge--Pictorial works
- – Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – United States. Army--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- – United States. Army--Uniform
- – Soldiers--United States--History--19th century
- – pre-1900
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
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Woman in motion with children at Wellsworth Field Southbridge Massachusetts during the Centennial Celebrations
description- – Woman in graceful motion in the foreground, possibly participating in a ball game. During the three-day centennial celebrations in Southbridge, there were two ball games scheduled, one at 3.15 p.m., on July 3rd - American Optical vs. Marlboro and the other on July 4th at 3.30 p.m., when the American Optical were playing Putnam, Ct. Both games were played at the Wellsworth Field. Groups of children are shown in groups. The adults are in the background. J. Frank Morrissey was responsible for the sports and fireworks, according to the program.
- – Southbridge--Pictorial works
- – Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Centennial celebrations
- – 1916-07-04
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
- – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W
Dancing at Wellsworth Field Southbridge Massachusetts during the Centennial Celebrations
description- – Four couples in colonial attire, present the quadrille to an outdoor audience, in Southbridge, as part of the centennial celebrations, July 2, 3 and 4, 1916. Costumed footmen look on at the display.
- – Southbridge--Pictorial works
- – Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Quadrilles
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Centennial celebrations
- – 1916-07
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
- – 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.
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Southbridge--Pictorial works
- – Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Horse-drawn vehicles
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Centennial celebrations
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – 1916-07
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
- – image/jpg
- – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
- – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W
Whip Company office
description- – Three office workers in The Whip Company office. Woman standing at desk is Mrs. Carrie Josephine Scoville Haskelle. One otherwoman and man are seated at desks.
- – Whips -- Massachusetts
- – Westfield --Industries -- Massachusetts -- Westfield
- – Haskelle, Carrie Josephine Scoville 1882-1955.--Westfield (Mass.)
- – Women -- Social life and customs --20th century
- – Whip Company
- – 1907
- – From the Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield, Massachusetts http://www.westath.org
Women braiding leather lashes
description- – Four women sitting at the leather braiding machines in the United States Whip Company. Two men can be seen in the background.
- – United States Whip Company.
- – Whips --Massachusetts -- Westfield
- – Westfield (Mass.), Women -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
- – Industries -- Massachusetts -- Westfield
- – (1910?)
- – From the Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield, Massachusetts http://www.westath.org
Husband and wife standing in tobacco field
description- – Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Sherman in tobacco field on Little River Road Westfield, Mass. 1905-1907.
- – Tobacco -- Connecticut River Valley.--Women - Social life and customs -- 20th century
- – Industries -- Massachusetts -- Westfield
- – Westfield (Mass.), Sherman, Charles M
- – Sherman, Mrs. Charles M.
- – Cigar industry -- Massachusetts -- Westfield
- – From the Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield, Massachusetts http://www.westath.org
Woman holding tobacco leaf
description- – Charles M. Sherman and Mrs. Arthur Sherman standing in tobacco field on Little River Road in Westfield, Mass. 1905-1907.
- – Women -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
- – Tobacco -- Connecticut River Valley
- – Sherman, Mrs. Arthur.
- – Industries -- Massachusetts -- Westfield
- – Cigar industry -- Massachusetts -- Westfield
- – Westfield (Mass.), Sherman, Charles M
- – From the Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield, Massachusetts http://www.westath.org
Furniture Ware Rooms Alden Block Globe Village Southbridge
description- – Southeast section of the Alden Block, Globe Village, providing detail of the brick facade enhanced by stone. Sign over the door reads: Furniture Ware Rooms. Under the windows there is more signage for Picture Frames, Furniture&Bedding, Ware Rooms. Samples of the inventory such as wagons are out front. Two granite steps lead into the interior where a glimpse of a stairwell is provided through an open doorway. A hitching post with a horse's head is directly in front of the entrance to the store. Two retractable striped awnings are placed on each window of the shop front. A man with a hat and gauntlet like sleeve protectors, suggesting a store clerk, is standing in front of the business. A barn is located in the rear, to the right of the scene.
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Buildings
- – House furnishings industry and trade--New England
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – House furnishings industry and trade--United States--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – 1889-07
- – Is part of a photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. Stamped on reverse of image is"From C.E. Hill Jewelry and Music Store Southbridge, Mass - located in Globe Village. Date also from same source. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – English
Centre Village Southbridge 1890
description- – Streetscape of Centre Village Southbridge looking east. The streets are unpaved and there are some vehicles standing on Main Street. A large elm tree on the south side of the street, dominates the image. Of note is the Columbian block on the corner of Elm and Main streets. This building was moved to Foster Street and the YMCA building was subsequently built on the site. The curve of the street is viewable from this vantage point.
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Buildings
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Business districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – c.1890
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Gift of Wm. Eaton.
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- – English
Leafy view of Centre Village Southbridge 1890
description- – Streetscape of Centre Village Southbridge looking east. The street is unpaved and there are some vehicles standing on Main Street. Some elm trees are seen on both sides of the street. The curve of the street is viewable from this vantage point. Two young girls are walking in front of the Universalist Church on the left foreground. Some men are walking on the opposite side of the street. The Whitford building on the corner of Hamilton and Main streets has its original four floors. In the 1970s, the top floor was destroyed by fire. A large sign in the distance announces the Columbia block.
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Buildings
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Business districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – pre-1900
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org.
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
Southbridge young ladies in horse drawn carriage
description- – The children are identified as Louise Chapin Morse and Sally Chapin Paige with their pony Topsy. They are sitting in the carriage covered with a blanket, at the curb in front of a house with shutters. One of them holds a whip. The residence they are in front of has a porch complete with hammock. Intricate wooden detailing covers the foundation. An outdoor shed is viewable in the background. Laundry hangs from a line in the garden. Detail of an ornate wooden railing at the side of the house is provided.
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Central business districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Gift of Wm. C. Eaton (1982), 43 Columbus Avenue, Southbridge, Mass. 01550
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Southbridge National Bank wide view
description- – Southbridge National Bank built in 1930, by F. X. Laliberte&Co., of Southbridge. Located on the south side of Main Street between Elm and Everett streets. A balcony flanks either side of the building on the second story. A cupola sits on top of the roof. Paved street with Southbridge Sturbridge Street Railway tracks visible. Some trees are in front of the building, some are supported in place. On the right is the Southbridge Savings Bank. The post office is located on the left, where a car is seen in the rear.
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England
- – Banks and banking
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Central business districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – 1930
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org.
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Southbridge National Bank detail
description- – Southbridge National Bank built in 1930, by F. X. Laliberte&Co., of Southbridge. Stone plaque over door inscribed 1929. Located on the south side of Main Street between Elm and Everett streets. Four majestic columns define the front entrance. Granite steps lead to the doorway. Safe box is under window on the right.
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England
- – Banks and banking
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Central business districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – 1930
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org.
- – image/jpg
- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 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.
- – Southbridge--Pictorial works
- – Parades--Pictorial works
- – Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Horse-drawn vehicles
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Centennial celebrations
- – 1916-07
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
- – image/jpg
- – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
- – 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.
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Parades--Pictorial works
- – Horses
- – Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Horse-drawn vehicles--Pictorial works
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works
- – 1916-07
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
- – image/jpg
- – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
- – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W
Southbridge high School Graduating Class 1909 at Town Hall Southbridge Massachusetts
description- – The graduating class of Southbridge High School, in 1909, is shown on the steps in front of Town Hall, Southbridge, where the school was located on the top floor. There are twenty six students in all, sixteen of which are female. The students are in formal attire - long skirts and long sleeved blouses for the girls, and suits and ties for the boys. The students are all identified. Ruth Beecher is the soon-to-be librarian. According to the annual report, Fred E. Corbin was Superintendent of Schools and Principal of the High School. A detailed view of the two sets of double doors with leaded glass, is provided. The majestical columns are towering over the students.
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge High School (Southbridge, Mass.)
- – High schools --Massachusetts -- Southbridge
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works
- – 1909
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W
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