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Chester C. Corbin Public Library
description- – postcard made from architectural drawings for library by"E.L. Tilton and A.M. Githens: Associated Architects". Funds for building were given to the town by Augusta E. Corbin, widow of Chester C. Corbin who was a leading shoe manufacturer and national industry representative.
- – Webster (Mass.)
- – Chester C. Corbin Public Library (Webster, Mass.)
- – Public libraries--Massachusetts--Webster.
- – 1920
- – Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts<http://www.corbinlibrary.org>
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- – postcard published by Larchar&Branch, Inc. Webster, Mass.
Point Pleasant, Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, Webster, Mass.
description- – Hand colored postcard; Point Pleasant offered summer cottages along the shores of the lake. Pictured at the entrance is a large arched sign welcoming visitors. Signage is also visible for the store and ice cream parlor.
- – Webster (Mass.)
- – Point Pleasant (Webster, Mass.)
- – Webster Lake (Mass.)
- – 1900-1930
- – Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts<http://www.corbinlibrary.org>
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- – postcard published by Larchar&Branch, Inc. Webster, Mass.
Humphrey&Burhnam's shoe manufactory.
description- – From Webster Directory 1881-1882: This firm commenced business in 1876, and occupies the whole of the large building facing Park St. which comprises one of the Power Buildings. Mr. Robert Humphrey has been successfully conducting the shoe business here for many years, and has been associated with several well-known shoemen, and since connecting himself with J. Byron Burnham, a young man of integrity and business worth, who for years had been his book-keeper, their advance has been steady... The firm does an annual business of $130,000, employing one hundred and twenty-five hands.
- – 188?
- – Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts<http://www.corbinlibrary.org>
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- – Image from Webster illustrated: twenty-eight views; New York : Lithotype Printing Co., [188?]
Slater's block
description- – Located at the intersection of South, North, and East Main Streets, this factory store served the community and employees of the S. Slater&Sons factories. A horse and carriage are tethered to a post at the front of the store. This site is currently occupied by the main office of the Webster First Federal Credit Union.
- – 188?
- – Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts<http://www.corbinlibrary.org>
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- – Image from Webster illustrated: twenty-eight views; New York : Lithotype Printing Co., [188?]
Slater's cambric mill.
description- – Located in Webster's East Village, the Slater Cotton Mill was the first mill built by Samuel Slater in Webster. The clock tower at left is part of the original 1812 mill and is still standing on what is now Route 16 (Gore Road). Since 1936 this mill complex has been owned by Cranston Print Works. This photograph is taken from an approximate point looking west from what is now the site of Interstate 395.
- – Slater, Samuel, 1768-1835.
- – Webster (Mass.)
- – Textile industry--Massachusetts--Webster
- – 188?
- – Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts<http://www.corbinlibrary.org>
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- – Image from Webster illustrated: twenty-eight views; New York : Lithotype Printing Co., [188?]
Beacon Park boat landing, Lake Chargoggagogg-Manchauggagoggagungamaugg, Chaubunagungamaugg, Webster, Mass.
description- – Beacon Park, a lakeside resort, was built by Edgar Hill. The three-story main building is pictured, as are some canoes. At the boat landing is a steam-powered excursion boat that would ferry passengers to various points around Webster Lake.
- – Webster (Mass.)
- – Beacon Park (Webster, Mass.)
- – Webster Lake (Mass.)
- – Steamboats--Massachusetts--Webster--1890-1930
- – 1900-1930
- – Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts<http://www.corbinlibrary.org>
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- – postcard published by"J. I. Williams, Worcester, Mass., U.S.A."
Point Breeze pavilion on Webster Lake
description- – Point Breeze, a lakeside resort, was purchased by Edgar Hill in 1897. The pavilion included a large dance hall. Pictured is a man holding a bundle of papers near a woman sitting in a horse-drawn carriage.
- – Webster (Mass.)
- – Point Breeze (Webster, Mass.)
- – Webster Lake (Mass.)
- – 1890-1920?
- – Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts<http://www.corbinlibrary.org>
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Beacon Park boardwalk
description- – Beacon Park, a lakeside resort, was built by Edgar Hill. The main building has domed covered porches and a features a prominent cupola. American flags fly from three flag poles. Along the side is a covered boardwalk where men and women are seen congregating around the soda fountain.
- – Webster (Mass.)
- – Beacon Park (Webster, Mass.)
- – Webster Lake (Mass.)
- – 1906
- – Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts<http://www.corbinlibrary.org>
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Civil War Soldiers' Monument
description- – Standing 40' tall, costing $16,000, the monument was dedicated on July 4, 1907. A full-scale bronze soldier carrying the Union flag stands on top of a large granite shaft ornamented with Greek-influenced designs and stars; that shaft is square and crossed with flags ornament two sides. In a circle going around the main shaft are four lower pedestals ornamented with carved laurel wreaths. On the top of these pedestals is a full-scale bronze soldier representing a different branch of the military (navy, infantry, calvary, and artillery). Each figure is in different clothing and is depicted in a different stance. In between the four figures are four bronze tables inscribed with the names of all residents who served. The structure sits in a municipal park in front of Webster (later Bartlett) High School. The school building has a very large clock tower that was later moved to the Town Hall.
- – 1907?
- – Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts<http://www.corbinlibrary.org>
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Main Street bridge between Webster and Dudley.
description- – Connecting the Main Streets of Webster and Dudley, sometimes called"The Great Bridge", this keystone arch stone bridge was constructed in 1868. The granite stones for the bridge were quarried out of the ledge on the Merino Village (Dudley) side of the French River. The first stone was laid on September 28, 1868 by H.H. Stevens, founder of Stevens Linen Mill. The old Central Turnpike passed over this bridge. The cost of the bridge was $12,000, the cost split evenly by the towns of Webster and Dudley.
- – Bridges--Massachusetts--Dudley.
- – Bridges--Massachusetts--Webster
- – Webster (Mass.)
- – French River (Mass. and Conn.)
- – Dudley (Mass.)
- – 1890-1920?
- – Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts<http://www.corbinlibrary.org>
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