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Hidden in Plain Sight: Bridgewater's First Public School
Bridgewater's first public school still exists, though you might not recognize it.
James Walsh
Aug 8, 20202 min read
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History Lost: From Keith Farm to Cumberland Farms
For over 150 years, the center of Scotland has contained a farm and store, although today's version is in a much different form.
James Walsh
Jul 2, 20202 min read
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House Profile: Henry Prophett's Twin Cottages
Have you ever noticed that there is a pair of twin cottages on both Bedford Street and Union Street? Learn more about these 1880s homes.
James Walsh
Jun 22, 20201 min read
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History for Sale: Daniel Mitchell's Revolutionary-Era Home
This Revolutionary-era home has ties to prominent local businessmen, including a Bridgewater jeweler and Boston coal dealer.
James Walsh
Jun 7, 20202 min read
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History Lost: Pilgrim Park and a 1920s Tabloid Sensation
From home of a Revolutionary traitor to a tabloid sensation in the 1920s, the Bassett property is no stranger to scandal.
James Walsh
May 31, 20202 min read
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Business Profile: 35-37 Central Square
Three buildings have stood at 35-37 Central Sq over the last 200 years, including an 1875 Italianate that lasted 125 years.
James Walsh
May 30, 20202 min read
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House Profile: Real Estate Developer Henry Prophett's Flashy Queen Anne Home
Henry Prophett's home is a grand Queen Anne estate. Clues to the family's undertaking business can still be seen on the property.
James Walsh
May 26, 20202 min read
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Academic Profile: Boyden Gymnasium (now Art Center)
Happy Memorial Day! Here's a shot of the Boyden Gym decorated for its dedication in 1905. The building was later a library and art center.
James Walsh
May 25, 20201 min read
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Business Profile: 48 Central Square
The Fairbanks block is a remarkably intact 19th-century commercial building, built William Prophett and John Fairbanks.
James Walsh
May 24, 20201 min read
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Business Profile: 136 Broad Street
From pool hall to restaurant, this lot has entertained the community since 1913.
James Walsh
May 21, 20202 min read
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History Lost: 19 Shaw Road
The octagonal tower at the front of this home was a unique eye-catcher in town.
James Walsh
May 20, 20201 min read
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Behind the Name: Stetson Street
Stetson Street is named for George Stetson's estate, which he subdivided to build factory housing in the 1890s.
James Walsh
May 18, 20201 min read
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History for Sale: William Hill's Greek Revival
A "highly unusual...Greek Revival" home, dating to the 1850s, is now for sale. The listing gives a glimpse of intact original features.
James Walsh
May 16, 20201 min read
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House Profile: George Hooper's Advertisement for Bricks
This unique home was original an advertisement for the New England Brick Company.
James Walsh
May 15, 20201 min read
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