Category Archives: Local History

Worcester History Images from the Internet Archive

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Elizabeth Thomsen

I love roaming around through the amazing collection of public domain books on the Internet Archive, but there’s no good way to search just the illustrations within the books. I have been copying some of the images and posting them … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Markers

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Elizabeth Thomsen

I have lived in Massachusetts most of my life, and I have always been aware of these distinctive historical markers. The first one I really remember was the one for the Fairbanks House in Dedham. We lived nearby and used … Continue reading →

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