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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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1880-1899
publisherrelation
  • – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg

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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1868-1877
publisherrelation
  • – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
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  • – image/jpg

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 Abel and 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 byAbel, 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.
subjectcollectionpublisherrelation
  • – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg

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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1907
publisherrelation
  • – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
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  • – image/jpg

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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1895-1912
publisherrelation
  • – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg

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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1895-1912
publisherrelation
  • – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg

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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1895-1912
publisherrelation
  • – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg

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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1895-1912
publisherrelation
  • – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg

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."
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1880-1899
publisherrelation
  • – From the Joshua Hyde Public Library Archive, Sturbridge, Massachusetts http://www.sturbridgelibrary.org
format
  • – image/jpg

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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – pre-1895
publishercontributor
  • – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
relation
  • – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
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  • – image/jpg
coverage
  • – 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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – pre-1847
publishercontributor
  • – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
relation
  • – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
format
  • – image/jpg
coverage
  • – 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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – pre-1847
publishercontributor
  • – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
relation
  • – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
format
  • – image/jpg
coverage
  • – 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 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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – 1908-09-26
publishercontributor
  • – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
relation
  • – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
format
  • – image/jpg
coverage
  • – 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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – pre-1930
publishercontributor
  • – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
relation
  • – Richard Maxwell Harwood Family Archive
format
  • – image/jpg
coverage
  • – 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.
subjectcollectiondate
  • – c. 1907
publisherrelation
  • – 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.
format
  • – image/jpg
coverage
  • – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W

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