Chicopee Collection
(67 items found)
Mayor Higgins --- Mr. Buckley
description - Chicopee Mayor, James E. Higgins, stands to the left on a decorated podium in front of the Montcalm School. Standing in a group on the right side of the podium is James C. Buckley, City Clerk and Chairman of the World War I Monument Dedication… subject - Memorial Day -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; War memorials -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Monuments -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; World War, 1914-1918 -- Monuments -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Higgins, James E.; Buckley, James C. relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,26
Monument unveiled
description - A closeup of the World War I monument after the formal unveiling ceremony. The top portion of the monument has an engraving of two American flags, one facing to the left and the other to the right. Under this engraving there is an inscription which… subject - Memorial Day -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; War memorials -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Monuments -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; World War, 1914-1918 -- Monuments -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,25
Girl scouts and captain
description - A girl scout troop is standing in a two-by-two formation on the walkway of a public school. Preparing to march with their captain in the parade on Memorial Day, they are dressed in their scout uniforms and campaign hats. This was a type of hat worn… subject - Parades -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Memorial Day -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,24
F. H. Champion Scoutmaster
description - Scoutmaster Champion stands to the right of the scouts in his troop who are in a parade formation. Dressed in their uniforms and campaign hats, they are preparing to march in Chicopee on Memorial Day. subject - Parades -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Memorial Day -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,23
Boy scouts at Maple Grove Cemetery
description - On Memorial Day boy scouts are gathered for an observance at Maple Grove Cemetery. This cemetery is located on Auburn Street in Chicopee Center. Established in 1836, it was originally named the Cabotville Burying Ground. subject - Memorial Day -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Cemeteries -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Maple Grove Cemetery (Chicopee, Mass.) relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,22
Auto of the Pan-Greek Society
description - Men dressed in suits and summer hats are standing next to a colorful automobile on Exchange Street in Chicopee. The automobile is decorated with American flags, flowers, and patriotic bunting. It was entered in the Memorial Day parade by the… subject - Parades -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Memorial Day -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,21
The Soldiers & Sailors Monument
description - A view of a bronze statue done by Melzar H. Mozman, a prominent sculptor from Chicopee. The heroic woman stands on a pedestal of granite. In her right hand she holds a wreath, and in her left a shield which is a tribute to the fallen of World War… subject - Memorial Day -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; War memorials -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Monuments -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; World War, 1914-1918 -- Monuments -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Mozman, Melzar H. relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,20
Aldenville Canning Club
description - Members of the club are gathered about their canning
exhibit that won several first prizes at area fairs. In the 1920s, the
Aldenville section of Chicopee was still partly rural. subject - Aldenville Canning Club; Canning and preserving; Food -- Preservation relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,19
exhibit that won several first prizes at area fairs. In the 1920s, the
Aldenville section of Chicopee was still partly rural. subject - Aldenville Canning Club; Canning and preserving; Food -- Preservation relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,19
Charles J. Seaver
description - Mr. Seaver is walking westward in downtown Market
Square. On the left is the Starzyk Building and on the right is the City
Hall clock tower. Mr. Seaver was the treasurer of the Chicopee Savings
Bank which was located in the… subject - Seaver, Charles J.; Starzyk Building; City Hall (Chicopee, Mass.); Chicopee Savings Bank; Market Square (Chicopee, Mass.); Chicopee (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,18
Square. On the left is the Starzyk Building and on the right is the City
Hall clock tower. Mr. Seaver was the treasurer of the Chicopee Savings
Bank which was located in the… subject - Seaver, Charles J.; Starzyk Building; City Hall (Chicopee, Mass.); Chicopee Savings Bank; Market Square (Chicopee, Mass.); Chicopee (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,18
Front gates of A.G. Spalding & Bros.
description - Gatekeeper and watchman, John Sullivan, is seated on the
right next to another individual at the entrance of A.G. Spalding &
Bros., a manufacturer of sporting goods. Located in Chicopee center on
the banks of the Chicopee River,… subject - A.G. Spalding & Bros.; Manufactures -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Sporting goods industry -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,17
right next to another individual at the entrance of A.G. Spalding &
Bros., a manufacturer of sporting goods. Located in Chicopee center on
the banks of the Chicopee River,… subject - A.G. Spalding & Bros.; Manufactures -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Sporting goods industry -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,17
Solin's Block
description - Solin's Market was located at 110 West Street in the
west end of Chicopee. Grocer with apron is standing on the left under the
awning of the market. subject - Chicopee (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.; Solin's Market; Stores, Retail -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,16
west end of Chicopee. Grocer with apron is standing on the left under the
awning of the market. subject - Chicopee (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.; Solin's Market; Stores, Retail -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,16
Hammersley's Building
description - Business block at 695 Grattan Street in the Aldenville
section of
Chicopee. Two men are standing in front of the Aldenville Cash Market,
on the left is J.A. Lamothe Druggist. subject - Chicopee (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.; Hammersley's Building; Aldenville Cash Market; J.A. Lamothe Druggist; Stores, Retail -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,15
section of
Chicopee. Two men are standing in front of the Aldenville Cash Market,
on the left is J.A. Lamothe Druggist. subject - Chicopee (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.; Hammersley's Building; Aldenville Cash Market; J.A. Lamothe Druggist; Stores, Retail -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,15
Buckley's Newsroom window display
description - Buckley's Newsroom and Tobacco Shop was located at 268
Exchange Street off of Market Square. The sign in the window is
exhorting customers to buy liberty bonds to help finance the military expenses
of World War I. subject - Buckley's Newsroom and Tobacco Shop; World War, 1914-1918 -- Finance -- United States; Liberty bonds -- United States -- History; Stores, Retail -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,14
Exchange Street off of Market Square. The sign in the window is
exhorting customers to buy liberty bonds to help finance the military expenses
of World War I. subject - Buckley's Newsroom and Tobacco Shop; World War, 1914-1918 -- Finance -- United States; Liberty bonds -- United States -- History; Stores, Retail -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,14
View of Chicopee dam
description - View of the dam in Chicopee Falls. The dam was built in
the 1820s as a power source for burgeoning industries. On the left is
a cluster of buildings which was the Belcher and Taylor Agricultural
Tool Company. After the Civil War… subject - Dams -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Belcher and Taylor Agricultural Tool Company; Chicopee River (Mass.); Manufactures -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,13
the 1820s as a power source for burgeoning industries. On the left is
a cluster of buildings which was the Belcher and Taylor Agricultural
Tool Company. After the Civil War… subject - Dams -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Belcher and Taylor Agricultural Tool Company; Chicopee River (Mass.); Manufactures -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,13
Gasless Sunday in Market Square
description - Pedestrians on left street corner gaze on a nearly empty
square during World War I. City Hall is on the right and A.G. Spalding
is in the background. During World War I the federal government
proclaimed gasless Sundays in order to… subject - World War, 1914-1918 -- Economic aspects -- United States; Market Square (Chicopee, Mass.); City Hall (Chicopee, Mass.); A.G. Spalding & Bros.; Chicopee (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,12
square during World War I. City Hall is on the right and A.G. Spalding
is in the background. During World War I the federal government
proclaimed gasless Sundays in order to… subject - World War, 1914-1918 -- Economic aspects -- United States; Market Square (Chicopee, Mass.); City Hall (Chicopee, Mass.); A.G. Spalding & Bros.; Chicopee (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,12
Starzyk Building
description - Front view of prominent business building located at the
corner of Springfield and Exchange Streets in downtown Market Square.
A few people can be seen walking on the sidewalk in front of the
building past a small group that has… subject - Starzyk Building; Commercial buildings -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Chicopee (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.; Market Square (Chicopee, Mass.) relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,11
corner of Springfield and Exchange Streets in downtown Market Square.
A few people can be seen walking on the sidewalk in front of the
building past a small group that has… subject - Starzyk Building; Commercial buildings -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Chicopee (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.; Market Square (Chicopee, Mass.) relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,11
Crowd at the Fisk Rubber Co. contributing funds
description - Crowd gathered at the Fisk Rubber Co. in Chicopee Falls
making donations to the Salvation Army. Large plant buildings in
background and to the right. subject - World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Salvation Army; Salvation Army -- History; Fisk Rubber Co.; Tires; Rubber industry and trade relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,10
making donations to the Salvation Army. Large plant buildings in
background and to the right. subject - World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Salvation Army; Salvation Army -- History; Fisk Rubber Co.; Tires; Rubber industry and trade relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,10
Soliciting funds at Fisk Rubber Co.
description - Captain Ludden holding an ornate kettle at the Salvation
Army fund drive on the grounds of the Fisk Rubber Co. The plant
located in Chicopee Falls manufactured rubber tires during World War I. subject - World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Salvation Army; Salvation Army --History; Fisk Rubber Co.; Rubber industry and trade; Tires relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,9
Army fund drive on the grounds of the Fisk Rubber Co. The plant
located in Chicopee Falls manufactured rubber tires during World War I. subject - World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Salvation Army; Salvation Army --History; Fisk Rubber Co.; Rubber industry and trade; Tires relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,9
Salvation Army drive
description - Captain Charles A. Ludden of the Salvation Army stands
with his workers alongside their truck. Employees are William Davidson,
C.M. Stebbins, Alice Chapin, Ruth Hanifin, Mary Nelligan, Bess Burgess,
Mabel Thompson, A. Couture, J.… subject - World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Salvation Army; Salvation Army -- History; Ludden, Charles A. relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,8
with his workers alongside their truck. Employees are William Davidson,
C.M. Stebbins, Alice Chapin, Ruth Hanifin, Mary Nelligan, Bess Burgess,
Mabel Thompson, A. Couture, J.… subject - World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Salvation Army; Salvation Army -- History; Ludden, Charles A. relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,8
Fire in one of the oldest buildings in Chicopee Falls, May 7, 1921 (Theater)
description - Crowd standing on the sidewalk to view the fire at the
Williams Market on Main Street in Chicopee Falls. To the left, a white
lamp marks the entrance of the Grand Theater which was a picture show. subject - Fires -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Williams Market; Stores, Retail -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Grand Theater (Chicopee, Mass.); Motion picture theaters -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,7
Williams Market on Main Street in Chicopee Falls. To the left, a white
lamp marks the entrance of the Grand Theater which was a picture show. subject - Fires -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Williams Market; Stores, Retail -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee; Grand Theater (Chicopee, Mass.); Motion picture theaters -- Massachusetts -- Chicopee relation - Is part of the Russ H. Gilbert photographic collection, 1917-1922. Chicopee History Room, Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, Mass. http://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/chicopee,7