Southbridge Collection

description - Central Manufacturing Co. was the original name used when the company started, in 1837-8, to manufacture sheetings, carpet warps, wrapping twine, towel warps and satinet warps. Many local businessmen have been associated with this company and it… subject - Cotton manufacture--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Textile industry--New England--History; Textile industry--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work; Historic buildings--New England; Historic… relation - Is part of the photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000224681 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,38

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… subject - Street-railroads--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Trolley cars--history; Trolley cars--pictorial work; Southbridge (Mass.)--history; Sturbridge (Mass.)--history relation - 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… Identifier - 38136000224673 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,37

description - View of the south side of Main Street, featuring the Edwards Block, in Centre Village, Southbridge. The Edwards Company, a dry goods, carpets, clothing and furnishings store was started by Jacob Edwards (for whom Jacob Edwards Library is named) and… subject - Central business districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Southbridge… relation - Tucci Collection, part of the archive at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org/ Identifier - 38136000224665 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,36

description - Easterly view of Main Street Southbridge circa 1907. The Central Baptist Church to the left, building began in 1864 and the doors opened June 11, 1866. This church replaced the one in the Ammidown block that was destroyed in the fire of November 14,… subject - Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge;… relation - Is part of a photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Identifier - 38136000224640 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,35

description - Quinebaug River flows in the foreground, with a view of the riverbank. Railroad track runs parallel to the river along Crane and River Streets. Two groupings of warehouse buildings are located between the railroad track and Crane street. The steeple… subject - Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic buildings--New England; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge, Quinebaug River (Mass.); Railroads--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Buildings,… relation - Tucci Collection, part of the archive at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org/ Identifier - 38136000224780 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,34

description - Victorian Southbridge resplendent with buntings, banner and flags celebrating the town's Centenary Anniversary, 1916. The view features the Edwards Block (c. 1850s)from Elm Street corner to Memorial Hall (1882); at the corner of Chapin Street, on… subject - Central business districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Southbridge… relation - Is part of photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Gift of Joseph Capillo, Nov. 1974. Identifier - 38136000224657 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,33

description - Portrait of Miss Katherine A. Kelly, R.N. of the Southbridge Visiting Nurse Association, at the Common in Southbridge, Massachusetts. Nurse Kelly is standing at the side of her service vehicle, dressed in a cloche hat, knee-length winter coat, hand… subject - Public health nursing--pictorial work; Nurses--pictorial work; Community health services; Home care services--United States--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Automobiles--history; Antique and classic cars--United States; Southbridge (Mass.)--history relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000224632 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,32

description - Looking in a southwesterly direction on Elm Street, a view of the side of Town Hall with its tower, balcony, chimneys, and arches is given. The Town Hall is a Romanesque Revival style municipal building, built in 1888. The foundation and exterior… subject - Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--history; Southbridge (Mass.)--buildings; City halls--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Church… relation - Is part of the Wm. C. Eaton collection at the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Two dates are hand written on back of original 1889 and Aug. 1891 Identifier - 38136000224624 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,31

description - Pictured in the summer of 1897, this one story domestic dwelling was the birthplace of James J. (J.J.) Oakes, postmaster and dry goods store owner. The South Street property has clapboard siding with a shingle roof and two chimneys. The three step… subject - Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--buildings relation - Is part of the photographic collection at the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Identifier - 38136000224616 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,30

description - Southeast section of the Alden Block, Globe Village, providing detail of the brick facade enhanced by stone. Sign over the door reads: Furniture Ware Rooms. Under the windows there is more signage for Picture Frames, Furniture & Bedding, Ware Rooms.… subject - House furnishings industry and trade--United States--Massachusetts--Southbridge; House furnishings industry and trade--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--Buildings; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England;… relation - Is part of a photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. Stamped on reverse of image is "From C.E. Hill Jewelry and Music Store Southbridge, Mass - located in Globe Village. Date also from same source.… Identifier - 38136000224608 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,29

description - Built during the Depression, the Harrington Memorial Hospital was opened on Labor Day, September 7, 1931. The first facility had 34 adult beds and 6 children's cribs. The brick structure was constructed by local company, F. X. Laliberte and Son,… subject - Hospitals--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Hospitals--history; Southbridge--Massachusetts--Pictorial works; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England relation - Is part of the A. H. Pease Collection (Aaron H.) at the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Identifier - 38136000224590 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,28

description - View of the Southbridge Fire Department Headquarters on Elm Street, looking west. Architects on the project were: George Clemence; H. A. Haricot; Gilbert M Parks; and George L. Winter. A two-story brick construction with dormers and a bell tower, the… subject - Southbridge (Mass.)--Fire Department--Pictorial works; Fire departments--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Fire fighters--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Fire engines--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works; Historic buildings--New… relation - On back of original photo is stamped John Serleto, Southbridge, Mass. Is part of a photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,27

description - William E. Alden had this building constructed in Globe Village, on the west side of Southbridge, to accommodate his dry goods business. The view is of the Alden Block looking in a northeasterly direction. A large brick building with a granite… subject - Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Architecture--United States--19th century; Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.)--Buildings relation - Is part of the Wm. C. Eaton photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library Archives, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000224574 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,26

description - The Harrington Cutlery Co. factory building has a brick foundation and covered with wooden clapboard. In the background, the renowned triple-decker housing, unique to New England, is in evidence. Signage is painted onto the structure with the words… subject - John Russell Cutlery Company--history; Historic buildings--New England; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Factories--New England--pictorial works; mills and millwork--New England--pictorial works; Southbridge (Mass.)--history relation - Is part of a photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Identifier - 38136000224566 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,25

description - Winter view of Town Hall, looking eastward, taken from Dresser Street. Built of brick in 1888, with terra cotta detail, the Town Hall is located on Elm Street. The original town meeting house was located on Main Street in the Ammidown block. The… subject - Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--history; City halls--Massachusetts--Southbridge relation - Is part of a photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Identifier - 38136000224558 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,24

description - Litchfield Shuttle Company located in the Shuttleville district (off South Street) in Southbridge, Massachusetts. View taken from the upper road way, looking down on the plant. The brick building has three levels including a tower. Workers shown in… subject - Litchfield Shuttle Company--history; Litchfield Shuttle Works--Southbridge (Mass.); Southbridge (Mass.)--history; Textile industry--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Factories--New England--pictorial works; Mills and mill work--New England--pictorial… relation - Is part of a photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Donated by Stella (White)Anderson and Susan (Anderson)Chaplin, November 10, 2001 Identifier - 38136000224541 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,23

description - Streetscape of the north side of Main Street, Southbridge, looking west. Buildings that are depicted include, The First Universalist Church, on the corner of Hamilton Street; The Whitford building, the top floor of which was destroyed in a fire in… subject - Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--buildings; Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Central business districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge relation - Is part of a photographic collection at the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Identifier - 38136000224533 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,22

description - The First Universalist Church, 368 Main Street in Southbridge, Massachusetts, is located on the corner of Main street and Hamilton street. The church was built in 1841, in the Greek Revival style. This building is also known as the Unitarian Church.… subject - Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.) relation - Tucci Collection, part of the archive at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org/ Identifier - 38136000224525 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,21

description - Streetscape of the north side of Main Street, looking eastward, between Central and Fosters Streets. Part of historic Centre Village. From left is Healy's Tavern built c. 1810, the first Ammidown Block constructed c. 1828 (Tammany Hall). The… subject - Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge;Historic buildings--New England;Southbridge(Mass.)--buildings;Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge;Central business districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge relation - Part of the Wm. C. Eaton Collection, 1982 at the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Identifier - 38136000224517 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,20

description - Artist's drawing of the new four story Lens























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including a mansard roof and a stoop. Promotional material generated























by the AO Company using the 1883 lens building as the… subject - American Optical Company; American Optical Corporation; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Optical industry--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge relation - Is part of a photographic collection of the American Optical Company at Jacob Edwards Library Archives, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org/ Identifier - 38136000197432 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,19