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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.
- – 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 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.
- – 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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Moody Ice Company Truck
description- – John Moody, son of Alfred S. Moody, with Moody Ice Company truck, Canal Street
- – Moody Ice Company -- History
- – Ice industry -- Massachusetts -- 1918
- – South Hadley (Mass.: Town) -- History -- Pictorial works.
- – 1918
- – From the collection of the South Hadley Historical Society, South Hadley, Mass. http://home.comcast.net/~robertjudge/index.html
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- – S. Hadley MA
Howard, Gaylord&Co.
description- – The Howard, Gaylord&Co. sash and blind factory was operated by Howard and Gaylord and their descendants until 1929, located where Chap de Laine's store on College Street was in 2005.
- – South Hadley (Mass.: Town) -- History -- Pictorial works. South Hadley (Mass.: Town) -- History -- Pictorial works.
- – Howard, Gaylord&Co. Sash&blind industry -- Massachusetts -- South Hadley
- – Industries--Massachusetts
- – 1903-1929
- – From the collection of the South Hadley Historical Society, South Hadley, Mass. http://home.comcast.net/~robertjudge/index.html
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- – S. Hadley MA
Glasgow Tavern
description- – The tavern was later called the Palmer House and was located near the canal.
- – Glasgow Tavern (South Hadley, Ma.)
- – Palmer House (South Hadley, Ma.)
- – South Hadley (Mass. : Town) -- History -- Pictorial works.
- – ca. 1810-1938
- – From the collection of the South Hadley Historical Society, South Hadley, Mass. http://home.comcast.net/~robertjudge/index.html
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- – S. Hadley MA
Inclined Plane used in S. Hadley Canal.
description- – The inclined plane was an engineering innovation used in the first commercially successful canal in the U.S.
- – South Hadley (Mass. : Town) -- History.
- – Canals -- United States -- History
- – Inclined planes
- – Hydraulic engineering
- – Inclined planes -- Massachusetts -- South Hadley
- – Drawing
- – 1795-1805
- – From the collection of the South Hadley Historical Society, South Hadley, Mass. http://home.comcast.net/~robertjudge/index.html
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- – S. Hadley MA
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