Webster Collection

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…