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Last will and testament of James Deneson credited as the first settler in Southbridge Massachusetts
description- – The last will and testament of James Deneson (also known as James Dennison) and a schedule of his property. The original is a two-sided handwritten document, written on 10th of May, 1777. This document was presented to the Town of Southbridge by Randall Towne of Danielson, Connecticut on December 29, 1988.The dedication reads:"Presented by my daughter, Sarah Towne, on behalf of my grandfather the late Maurice D. Town (stet.) of Southbridge and my parents Chester L. Towne of Sturbridge and his wife the late Delores B. Towne. Thanks to them this artifact has been saved and only when I found out the importance of it did this event come to pass."[Randall Towne, December 29, 1988].The original document is on display in the Town Clerk's office at Town Hall, Southbridge. The Town of Southbridge Agrees as follows:Whereas Randall Towne of Danielson, Connecticut desires to give the authenticated copy of the will of his ancestor, James Denison, to the Town of Southbridge, and whereas, the Town of Southbridge, a Municipal Corporation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts desires to accept said gift, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and in consideration of the undertaking of the execution of the purpose of this agreement, the parties do hereby agree and covenant as follows: 1. The Town of Southbridge agrees to accept said will and to take appropriate measures to preserve said document and to appropriate sufficient funds to effect said preservation. 2. The Town of Southbridge agrees to permanently display said document for public viewing in the Jacob Edwards Library or some other public building within the Town.3. The Town of Southbridge agrees that if at any time the will of James Denison should be removed from the Town, the will shall be returned to the aforesaid Randall Towne or to his heirs. 4. Randall Towne agrees to give said will to the Town of Southbridge, subject to the above conditions.This agreement shall be binding on the heirs, executors, administrators and successors of the parties to this agreement. Quoting from the Southbridge Historical Album 1816-1966 Sesquicentennial,"In 1792 forty-two petitioners applied to the General Court for land grants lying between Oxford and Brimfield, Brookfield and the Province line. The request was granted and an association of"proprietors"was formed, one of whom was James Deneson. On one of the lots he received in a drawing, July 1730, was a shelter formed by rocks. He settled in that cave in the fall of 1730 and began clearing his land. There is a story that while working on his land he heard the sound of an ax from over the hills. He signalled on a tree trunk and began walking toward the sound of the answering signals of the unknown person. They saw each other on opposite banks of the river and each felled a pine tree across the river so that the tops met to form a crude bridge. They scampered to the middle and there they met. There is some disagreement as to the identity of the other person.Deneson abandoned his shelter shortly after when sounds of prowling animals, bears or wolves, made it impractical to remain. That shelter is today easily visited on Dennison Hill. In 1901 it was marked for posterity by the Quinebaug Historical Society. Deneson returned to work his land and was the first to bring his family into the wilderness. His daughter, Experience, born August 31, 1732, was the first white child born here. The first school was in his barn - conducted only during the summer as the barn was needed for storing hay in September. He became an important man and was elected 17 times as Selectman of what was then Sturbridge."This section of Sturbridge became part of Southbridge on February 15, 1816 when the latter town was incorporated. The land is that mentioned in the Deneson will.
- – Historic documents--Southbridge (Mass.)
- – Deneson, James--Will
- – Historic documents--Sturbridge (Mass.)
- – Will--James Deneson--Southbridge
- – Deneson, James--Estate
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--James Deneson
- – Deneson, Experience
- – 1777-05-10
- – Is part of Town of Southbridge archive on display in the Town Clerk's office
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- – English
Snell Manufacturing Company workers 2
description- – The Snell Manufacturing Company, Fiskdale, a village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, has a long history. In 1841 Melville Snell came from Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Sturbridge where he manufactured augers and bits for 2 years. Melville's nephew, Otis, moved from Ware and with his uncle and Mr. Judson Smith, formed a partnership, Smith, Snell&Co. In 1850 Lucius Snell, younger brother of Otis, purchased Mr. Smith's interest. Melville Snell and his nephews, Otis and Lucius, reorganized as Snell&Brothers and continued as such until 1861. In 1854 Deacon Thomas Snell, father of Otis and Lucius, and brother of Melville came from Ware and joined his family in the business. In 1862 the business was bought by Emery L. Bates in partnership with the New York hardware firm of Clarke and Wilson. The history of the real estate had some setbacks. The first building used in 1842 was an older one and was destroyed by fire in 1852. The town wanted the company to rebuild and $770 was donated by individuals as an enticement for it not to move to Warren. In turn the Snells bought Wights gristmill and moved it 200 feet further east to make a place for a large factory. The gristmill was used as an office and packing room. The wooden buildings shown in several photographs date from the late 1800's. One may date from a 1895 reconstruction after fire had destroyed some large stone buildings that had been erected in 1854. In 1912 another fire burned the 1895 building and was replaced by a 2-story building where Sturbridge Yankee Workshop began occupancy in 1960.The Snell Manufacturing Company was the oldest maker of augers and bits in the country. An early method of marketing used by Thomas Snell was to drive to Boston with his wagon loaded with finished tools and return with the same wagon filled with steel stock.This image shows workers, many dressed bib overalls and cloth sports caps, both of which were popular with late 19th century factory workers. The windows on the factory, oversized paired sash 4 over 4 with segmented arch 2 pane transom windows, reflect a style of the later 19th cenury. Large glass became available after the Civil War with the introduction of the tin-float process. Although undated, these observations suggest a date between 1880 and 1899.
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History
- – Bits (drilling&boring)--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Augers--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Pictorial Works
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Industries
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History--Pictorial Works
- – Industries--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – 1880-1899
- – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
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A. C. Morse Shoe Manufactory
description- – Currently the site of Joshua Hyde library, this image shows the A.C. Morse Shoe Manufactory sometime between 1868-1877. The original building, on the town common, was built in 1850, by Elisha Southwick. Mr. Southwick obtained permission and a lease from the town, in 1850. Subsequently, he leased the business to Merrick and Allen and joined them in a partnership, in 1859. Mr. Merrick and Mr. Allen left the firm and Southwick continued the business until his son-in-law, A.C. Morse took over the business, about 1868.Hiram Carter bought an interest, in 1869 and the business name became Morse and Carter. Mr. Carter withdrew and Mr. Morse continued in business, alone, until about 1877. A group of workers is depicted standing at the east side of the A.C.Morse building.
- – Sturbridge(Mass.)--History
- – Sturbridge (Mass.)--Industries
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Pictorial Works
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History--Pictorial works
- – Footwear industry--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Industries--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – 1868-1877
- – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
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Abel Allen Jr. House
description- – Abel Allen Jr. house, Shumway Hill, north side of Douty Road, Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Abel Allen Jr. was born March 30, 1766 son of Abeland Jerusha Tarbel Allen, married Experience, and died in 1827. The house Abel owned in 1798 was valued at $200 which does not represent the house currently standing. It has been noted that the back ell (kitchen) was moved from across the garden to join the main house. The house has original fireplaces in the old part. Features of the single story structure attached to the back ell suggests it is a much earlier house, probably one listed on the 1798 direct tax. House was occupied successively by Abel, his son Charles Grovesner Allen (1809-?), and grandson, Charles Hamant Allen (1837-1895) until the death of the latter. Current known as the Barrett farm, the Barrett family has owned the farm for a number of years.In this photo a team of oxen is being led down the road towards the east. Barns and sheds are on the south side of the road.
- – Agriculture--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Pictorial Works
- – Farm life--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History--Pictorial works
- – Sturbridge (Mass.)--History
- – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
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Snell Manufacturing Company Packing room
description- – The Snell Manufacturing Company, Fiskdale, a village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, has a long history. In 1841 Melville Snell came from Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Sturbridge where he manufactured augers and bits for 2 years. Melville's nephew, Otis, moved from Ware and with his uncle and Mr. Judson Smith, formed a partnership, Smith, Snell&Co. In 1850 Lucius Snell, younger brother of Otis, purchased Mr. Smith's interest. Melville Snell and his nephews, Otis and Lucius, reorganized as Snell&Brothers and continued as such until 1861. In 1854 Deacon Thomas Snell, father of Otis and Lucius, and brother of Melville came from Ware and joined his family in the business. In 1862 the business was bought by Emery L. Bates in partnership with the New York hardware firm of Clarke and Wilson. The history of the real estate had some setbacks. The first building used in 1842 was an older one and was destroyed by fire in 1852. The town wanted the company to rebuild and $770 was donated by individuals as an enticement for it not to move to Warren. In turn the Snells bought Wights gristmill and moved it 200 feet further east to make a place for a large factory. The gristmill was used as an office and packing room. The wooden buildings shown in several photographs date from the late 1800's. One may date from a 1895 reconstruction after fire had destroyed some large stone buildings that had been erected in 1854. In 1912 another fire burned the 1895 building and was replaced by a 2-story building where Sturbridge Yankee Workshop began occupancy in 1960.The Snell Manufacturing Company was the oldest maker of augers and bits in the country. An early method of marketing used by Thomas Snell was to drive to Boston with his wagon loaded with finished tools and return with the same wagon filled with steel stock.This image shows the packing room about circa 1907 according to a date on the back of the photo. Three men are identified: Clerk- John Evans, John P. Brayton- foreman, and Harry Stone. There are many boxed augers on display.
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History
- – Bits (drilling&boring)--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Augers--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Pictorial Works
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Industries
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History--Pictorial Works
- – Industries--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – 1907
- – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
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Snell Manufacturing Company workers 3
description- – The Snell Manufacturing Company, Fiskdale, a village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, has a long history. In 1841 Melville Snell came from Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Sturbridge where he manufactured augers and bits for 2 years. Melville's nephew, Otis, moved from Ware and with his uncle and Mr. Judson Smith, formed a partnership, Smith, Snell&Co. In 1850 Lucius Snell, younger brother of Otis, purchased Mr. Smith's interest. Melville Snell and his nephews, Otis and Lucius, reorganized as Snell&Brothers and continued as such until 1861. In 1854 Deacon Thomas Snell, father of Otis and Lucius, and brother of Melville came from Ware and joined his family in the business. In 1862 the business was bought by Emery L. Bates in partnership with the New York hardware firm of Clarke and Wilson. The history of the real estate had some setbacks. The first building used in 1842 was an older one and was destroyed by fire in 1852. The town wanted the company to rebuild and $770 was donated by individuals as an enticement for it not to move to Warren. In turn the Snells bought Wights gristmill and moved it 200 feet further east to make a place for a large factory. The gristmill was used as an office and packing room. The wooden buildings shown in several photographs date from the late 1800's. One may date from a 1895 reconstruction after fire had destroyed some large stone buildings that had been erected in 1854. In 1912 another fire burned the 1895 building and was replaced by a 2-story building where Sturbridge Yankee Workshop began occupancy in 1960.The Snell Manufacturing Company was the oldest maker of augers and bits in the country. An early method of marketing used by Thomas Snell was to drive to Boston with his wagon loaded with finished tools and return with the same wagon filled with steel stock.This image shows workers, many dressed in bib overalls and cloth sports caps, both of which were popular with late 19th century factory workers. The factory windows suggest the wooden mill built in 1895 and destroyed by fire in 1912. Numerous augers are on the benches and floor.
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History
- – Bits (drilling&boring)--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Augers--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Pictorial Works
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Industries
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History--Pictorial Works
- – Industries--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – 1895-1912
- – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
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Snell Manufacturing Company workers 4
description- – The Snell Manufacturing Company, Fiskdale, a village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, has a long history. In 1841 Melville Snell came from Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Sturbridge where he manufactured augers and bits for 2 years. Melville's nephew, Otis, moved from Ware and with his uncle and Mr. Judson Smith, formed a partnership, Smith, Snell&Co. In 1850 Lucius Snell, younger brother of Otis, purchased Mr. Smith's interest. Melville Snell and his nephews, Otis and Lucius, reorganized as Snell&Brothers and continued as such until 1861. In 1854 Deacon Thomas Snell, father of Otis and Lucius, and brother of Melville came from Ware and joined his family in the business. In 1862 the business was bought by Emery L. Bates in partnership with the New York hardware firm of Clarke and Wilson. The history of the real estate had some setbacks. The first building used in 1842 was an older one and was destroyed by fire in 1852. The town wanted the company to rebuild and $770 was donated by individuals as an enticement for it not to move to Warren. In turn the Snells bought Wights gristmill and moved it 200 feet further east to make a place for a large factory. The gristmill was used as an office and packing room. The wooden buildings shown in several photographs date from the late 1800's. One may date from a 1895 reconstruction after fire had destroyed some large stone buildings that had been erected in 1854. In 1912 another fire burned the 1895 building and was replaced by a 2-story building where Sturbridge Yankee Workshop began occupancy in 1960.The Snell Manufacturing Company was the oldest maker of augers and bits in the country. An early method of marketing used by Thomas Snell was to drive to Boston with his wagon loaded with finished tools and return with the same wagon filled with steel stock.This image shows workers, many dressed in bib overalls and cloth sports caps, both of which were popular with late 19th century factory workers. The windows on the factory suggest that it is the 1895 wooden mill that burned in 1912. There are numerous augers in the photograph as well.
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History
- – Bits (drilling&boring)--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Augers--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Pictorial Works
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Industries
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History--Pictorial Works
- – Industries--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – 1895-1912
- – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
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Snell Manufacturing Company workers 1
description- – The Snell Manufacturing Company, Fiskdale, a village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, has a long history. In 1841 Melville Snell came from Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Sturbridge where he manufactured augers and bits for 2 years. Melville's nephew, Otis, moved from Ware and with his uncle and Mr. Judson Smith, formed a partnership, Smith, Snell&Co. In 1850 Lucius Snell, younger brother of Otis, purchased Mr. Smith's interest. Melville Snell and his nephews, Otis and Lucius, reorganized as Snell&Brothers and continued as such until 1861. In 1854 Deacon Thomas Snell, father of Otis and Lucius, and brother of Melville came from Ware and joined his family in the business. In 1862 the business was bought by Emery L. Bates in partnership with the New York hardware firm of Clarke and Wilson. The history of the real estate had some setbacks. The first building used in 1842 was an older one and was destroyed by fire in 1852. The town wanted the company to rebuild and $770 was donated by individuals as an enticement for it not to move to Warren. In turn the Snells bought Wights gristmill and moved it 200 feet further east to make a place for a large factory. The gristmill was used as an office and packing room. The wooden buildings shown in several photographs date from the late 1800's. One may date from a 1895 reconstruction after fire had destroyed some large stone buildings that had been erected in 1854. In 1912 another fire burned the 1895 building and was replaced by a 2-story building where Sturbridge Yankee Workshop began occupancy in 1960.The Snell Manufacturing Company was the oldest maker of augers and bits in the country. An early method of marketing used by Thomas Snell was to drive to Boston with his wagon loaded with finished tools and return with the same wagon filled with steel stock.This image shows workers, many dressed in bib overalls and cloth sports caps, both of which were popular with late 19th century factory workers. The building was built in 1895 and burned down in 1912.
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History
- – Bits (drilling&boring)--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Augers--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Pictorial Works
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Industries
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History--Pictorial Works
- – Industries--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – 1895-1912
- – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
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Snell Manufacturing Co, first wooden replacement- to the brook
description- – The Snell Manufacturing Company, Fiskdale, a village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, has a long history. In 1841 Melville Snell came from Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Sturbridge where he manufactured augers and bits for 2 years. Melville's nephew, Otis, moved from Ware and with his uncle and Mr. Judson Smith, formed a partnership, Smith, Snell&Co. In 1850 Lucius Snell, younger brother of Otis, purchased Mr. Smith's interest. Melville Snell and his nephews, Otis and Lucius, reorganized as Snell&Brothers and continued as such until 1861. In 1854 Deacon Thomas Snell, father of Otis and Lucius, and brother of Melville came from Ware and joined his family in the business. In 1862 the business was bought by Emery L. Bates in partnership with the New York hardware firm of Clarke and Wilson. The history of the real estate had some setbacks. The first building used in 1842 was an older one and was destroyed by fire in 1852. The town wanted the company to rebuild and $770 was donated by individuals as an enticement for it not to move to Warren. In turn the Snells bought Wights gristmill and moved it 200 feet further east to make a place for a large factory. The gristmill was used as an office and packing room. The wooden buildings shown in several photographs date from the late 1800's. One may date from a 1895 reconstruction after fire had destroyed some large stone buildings that had been erected in 1854. In 1912 another fire burned the 1895 building and was replaced by a 2-story building where Sturbridge Yankee Workshop began occupancy in 1960.The Snell Manufacturing Company was the oldest maker of augers and bits in the country. An early method of marketing used by Thomas Snell was to drive to Boston with his wagon loaded with finished tools and return with the same wagon filled with steel stock.This image shows workers, many dressed bib overalls and cloth sports caps, both of which were popular with late 19th century factory workers. The windows on the factory, oversized paired sash 4 over 4 with segmented arch 2 pane transom windows, reflect a style of the later 19th cenury. Large glass became available after the Civil War with the introduction of the tin-float process. Although undated, these observations suggest a date between 1880 and 1899.
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History
- – Bits (drilling&boring)--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Augers--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Pictorial Works
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Industries
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History--Pictorial Works
- – Industries--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – 1895-1912
- – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
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Snell Manufacturing Company mill and workers
description- – The Snell Manufacturing Company, Fiskdale, a village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, has a long history. In 1841 Melville Snell came from Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Sturbridge where he manufactured augers and bits for 2 years. Melville's nephew, Otis, moved from Ware and with his uncle and Mr. Judson Smith, formed a partnership, Smith, Snell&Co. In 1850 Lucius Snell, younger brother of Otis, purchased Mr. Smith's interest. Melville Snell and his nephews, Otis and Lucius, reorganized as Snell&Brothers and continued as such until 1861. In 1854 Deacon Thomas Snell, father of Otis and Lucius, and brother of Melville came from Ware and joined his family in the business. In 1862 the business was bought by Emery L. Bates in partnership with the New York hardware firm of Clarke and Wilson. The history of the real estate had some setbacks. The first building used in 1842 was an older one and was destroyed by fire in 1852. The town wanted the company to rebuild and $770 was donated by individuals as an enticement for it not to move to Warren. In turn the Snells bought Wights gristmill and moved it 200 feet further east to make a place for a large factory. The gristmill was used as an office and packing room. The wooden buildings shown in several photographs date from the late 1800's. One may date from a 1895 reconstruction after fire had destroyed some large stone buildings that had been erected in 1854. In 1912 another fire burned the 1895 building and was replaced by a 2-story building where Sturbridge Yankee Workshop began occupancy in 1960.The Snell Manufacturing Company was the oldest maker of augers and bits in the country. An early method of marketing used by Thomas Snell was to drive to Boston with his wagon loaded with finished tools and return with the same wagon filled with steel stock.This image shows workers, many dressed bib overalls and cloth sports caps, both of which were popular with late 19th century factory workers. The windows on the factory, oversized paired sash 4 over 4 with segmented arch 2 pane transom windows, reflect a style of the later 19th cenury. Large glass became available after the Civil War with the introduction of the tin-float process. Although undated, these observations suggest a date between 1880 and 1899. Back label,"The last building across canal."
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History
- – Bits (drilling&boring)--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Augers--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Pictorial Works
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--Industries
- – Sturbridge (Mass.:Town)--History--Pictorial Works
- – Industries--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – 1880-1899
- – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
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Harwood Family Farm, Crawford Road: Harrison Harwood with Horse and Surrey
description- – The official address for this farm house on the tax bill was Crawford Road but it was also known as Breakneck Road. The farm house is facingwest and is located between the fourth and the fifth resevoirs from which Southbridge obtains its water supply. Southbridge (incorporated 1816) was partof the town of Sturbridge at the time this image was captured. Original farm house built for Ezra Harwood [1784-October 30, 1856]and his wife, Sarah B. Harwood (nee Brackett)[1790-1846]. The couple was married in October 1810. They had six children: Byron b. 1812, Nancy b.1814, Mary b.1816, Hannah b. 1821,Harriet b. 1827. Harrison Harwood (b. December 5, 1824, d. June 26, 1894)is the son and is shown with a horse and surrey in front of the el of the farm house.Harrison and Byron stayed on to run the farm as well as the operate the saw mill and the dairy business.
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Dwellings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Agriculture--United States--New England
- – Farm life--United States--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Farm Life--United States--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Harwood--Southbridge--(Mass.)
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Dwellings--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – pre-1895
- – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
- – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
Harwood Family Farm, Crawford Road: Sarah B. Harwood
description- – Sarah B. Harwood (nee Brackett) b.1790-d.1846 standing in front of the family farm house. The official address was Crawford Road but it was alsoknown as Breakneck Road. The house is facing west and is located between the fourth and the fifth resevoirs from whichSouthbridge obtains its water supply. Southbridge (incorporated 1816) was part of the town of Sturbridge at the time this image was captured. Original farmhouse built for Ezra Harwood [1784-October 30, 1856] and his wife, Sarah B.Harwood. The couple was married in October 1810. They had six children. A saw mill, dairy and lumber business was operated from this farm.
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Dwellings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Agriculture--United States--New England
- – Farm life--United States--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Farm Life--United States--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Harwood--Southbridge--(Mass.)
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Dwellings--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – pre-1847
- – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
- – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
Harwood Family Farm, Crawford Road: Sarah B. Harwood Churning Butter
description- – Sarah B. Harwood (nee Brackett) b.1790-d.1846 on the porch of the El churning butter. The well is located in front of the El. The officialaddress was Crawford Road but it was also known as Breakneck Road. The house is facing west and is located between thefourth and the fifth resevoirs from which Southbridge obtains its water supply. Southbridge (incorporated 1816) was part of the town of Sturbridge at the timethis image was captured. Original farm house built for Ezra Harwood [1784-October 30, 1856]and his wife, Sarah B. Harwood. The couple was married in October 1810. They had six children. A sawmill, dairy and lumber business were operated from this farm.
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Dwellings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Agriculture--United States--New England
- – Farm life--United States--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Farm Life--United States--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Harwood--Southbridge--(Mass.)
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Dwellings--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – pre-1847
- – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
- – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
Harwood Family Farm, Crawford Road: Family in Front of House
description- – The Harwood Family are gathered in front of the Crawford Road farm. Blanche, Bertha, Edna, Harold, Elvira, Arthur and his wife Eva and theirson Stanley are included. This is a southerly view of the family standing in front of the main dwelling area with a chimney stack and the El is to the left.Note the shingle roof and tall chimney stack on the El. The official address was Crawford Road but it was also known as Breakneck Road,located between the fourth and the fifth resevoirs from which Southbridge obtains its water supply. Southbridge (incorporated 1816) was part of the townof Sturbridge at the time this image was captured. Original farm house built for Ezra Harwood [1784-October 30, 1856]and his wife, Sarah B. Harwood [1790-d.1846]. The couple was married in October 1810. They had six children. A saw mill, dairy and lumber business were operated from this farm.
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Dwellings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Agriculture--United States--New England
- – Farm life--United States--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Farm Life--United States--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Harwood--Southbridge--(Mass.)
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Dwellings--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – 1908-09-26
- – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
- – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
Harwood Family Farm Picnic
description- – A summer picnic under the shade trees is underway. Nine people are assembled to partake in an outdoor meal. The table is covered with a cloth,the couple in the foreground are both wearning a hat. A glimpse is given of the farm buildings in the background. A picket fence sections off the picnic area.The official address was Crawford Road but it was also known as Breakneck Road, located between the fourth and the fifth resevoirs from which Southbridgeobtains its water supply. Southbridge (incorporated 1816) was part of the town of Sturbridge at the time this image was captured. Original farm house built forEzra Harwood [1784-October 30, 1856] and his wife, Sarah B. Harwood[1790-d.1846]. The couple was married in October 1810. They had six children. Asaw mill, dairy and lumber business were operated from this farm.
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Dwellings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Agriculture--United States--New England
- – Farm life--United States--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Farm Life--United States--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Harwood--Southbridge--(Mass.)--Picknicking--historical
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Dwellings--Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – Massachusetts--Sturbridge
- – pre-1930
- – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
- – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
Southbridge&Sturbridge Street Railway at Worcester South Agricultural Grounds Sturbridge
description- – Southbridge&Sturbridge Street Railway depicted in front of the entrance to the Worcester Agricultural Grounds in Sturbridge. According to the sign over the windows of the vehicle, it also served Sandersdale&Fiskdale (sections of Southbridge and Sturbridge respectively.) Passengers are visible through the windows of the trolley. Men are congregated outside the Fair Grounds entrance. The first annual fair of the Worcester South Agricultural Society was held in Sturbridge, Wednesday, October 3rd, 1855.
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--history
- – Trolley cars--history
- – Sturbridge (Mass.)--history
- – Trolley cars--pictorial work
- – Street-railroads--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – c. 1907
- – Is part of the collection at the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Presented to the library on December 12, 2001 by the United States Army Corp of Engineers from a copy of the Brimfield Library's glass plate collection.
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
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