Southbridge Collection

description - The interior of the Evangelical Free "Union" Church, located on Hamilton Street, that later became known as Holy Trinity Church, serving the Episcopal congregation from 1905. The church is located in the Globe Village section of Southbridge. The… subject - Churches--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Architecture--United States--19th… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234961 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,78

description - Twenty-one adult members of the Union church choir, on Fast Day 91. The Evangelical Free "Union" Church, located on Hamilton Street later became known as Holy Trinity Church in 1905, as the mission of the Episcopal congregation. A young… subject - Churches--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works
relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234953 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,77

description - A winter view of the north and east side of St. Hedwig's Church is provided. The building is located at the corner of Everett and Summer Streets. According to the Southbridge Historical Album 1816-1966 Sesquicentennial "The first persons of Polish… subject - Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Architecture--United States--20th century;… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234946 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,76

description - Hamilton Woolen Company, established in 1831, is located in the Globe Village, the oldest section of Southbridge. This manufacturing hub, took its name from the predecessor of the Hamilton Woolen Co: The Globe Manufacturing Company, when… subject - Hamilton Woolen Company--History; Hamilton Woolen Company--Southbridge (Mass.); Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Architecture--United States--19th century; Industrial… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234938 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,75

description - Marcy Street Grammar School, located in the heart of the Centre Village. The front entrance of the Victorian brick facade is shown. The building has a Queen Anne style turret, flanked by symmetrical arched entrances, two chimney stacks, and a… subject - Schools--Massachusetts--Southbridge; School buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Architecture--United States--19th century; Southbridge… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000234920 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,74

description - View of the School Street elementary school, flanked on each side by trees, in Southbridge, part of the School Street Historic District. The building has since been razed. The entrance with five steps leading to the double doors. Windows are in… subject - Schools--Massachusetts--Southbridge; School buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Architecture--United States--19th century; Southbridge… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234912 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,73

description - The armory stands resplendent overlooking the granite arch bridge spanning the Quinebaug River. According to the study completed by McGinley Hart in June 2000, the stone bridge on Central Street ("Central Street Bridge") was designed by Civil… subject - Bridges--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Armories--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Architecture--United States--19th century; Quinebaug River--Massachusetts; Southbridge… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234904
http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,72

description - The graduating class of Southbridge High School, in 1909, is shown on the steps in front of Town Hall, Southbridge, where the school was located on the top floor. There are twenty six students in all, sixteen of which are female. The students are… subject - Southbridge High School (Southbridge, Mass.); High schools --Massachusetts -- Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Social life and… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234888 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,71

description - A horse-drawn carriage full to capacity, with people celebrating the centenary of Southbridge, in July 1916. The backdrop is the distinctive brick facade of the American Optical Company. Eight young women are seated on the outside of the carriage… subject - Parades--Pictorial works; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Horses; Horse-drawn vehicles--Pictorial works
relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234870 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,70

description - A female librarian seen holding the Jacob Edwards Library's black cat, in her arms. The librarian is wearing a hat, a blouse and skirt.


The library is located at 236 Main Street, at the corner of Foster Street. The library staff were listed in the… subject - Librarians--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Women librarians--Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works, Libraries--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Public libraries--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Cats--Pictorial works; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works; Historic… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234862 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,69

description - Four of the librarians from the Jacob Edwards Library are seen between the trees, while standing on the lawn. Two staff members are standing and two are crouched down in front, with one holding the black library cat. The women wear blouses with… subject - Librarians--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Women librarians--Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works, Libraries--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Public libraries--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234854 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,68

description - Four staff members of the Jacob Edwards Library shown leaning against the decorative wrought iron railing, standing on the stone steps, in 1916. The ladies are wearing light colored clothing - long skirts and blouses with their hair swept up. The… subject - Librarians--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Women librarians--Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works; Libraries--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Public libraries--Massachusetts--Southbridge relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000234847 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,67

description - A group of four men are shown playing golf, with a child acting as caddy, looking on. All wear hats or caps. A stone wall bisects the image, where a hill is shown in the background. According to the Southbridge Historical Album 1816-1966… subject - Golfers--United States--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Golf--Southbridge (Mass.); Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234839
http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,66

description - The Armory in Southbridge at the corner of Central and Hook streets is on view. The building is constructed of brick. A grand keystone arch with two towers and crenellations are the dominant features of the structure. Steps lead from Central Street… subject - Armories--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Architecture--United States--19th century; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234821 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,65

description - The Girls Club, one of the floats participating in the parade in Southbridge celebrating the centennial anniversary of the incorporation of Southbridge - July 2, 3 and 4, 1916. Horse-drawn float, with greenery decorating the wooden structure. One… subject - Southbridge (Mass.)--Centennial celebrations; Southbridge--Pictorial works; Parades--Pictorial works; Social life and customs--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Horse-drawn vehicles relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
Identifier - 38136000234813 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,64

description - Southbridge National Bank built in 1930, by F. X. Laliberte & Co., of Southbridge. Stone plaque over door inscribed 1929. Located on the south side of Main Street between Elm and Everett streets. Four majestic columns define the front entrance. … subject - Banks and banking; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Central business… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Identifier - 38136000224947 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,63

description - Southbridge National Bank built in 1930, by F. X. Laliberte & Co., of Southbridge. Located on the south side of Main Street between Elm and Everett streets. A balcony flanks either side of the building on the second story. A cupola sits on top of the… subject - Banks and banking; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Central business… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Identifier - 38136000224939 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,62

description - The children are identified as Louise Chapin Morse and Sally Chapin Paige with their pony Topsy. They are sitting in the carriage covered with a blanket, at the curb in front of a house with shutters. One of them holds a whip. The residence they… subject - Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Gift of Wm. C. Eaton (1982), 43 Columbus Avenue, Southbridge, Mass. 01550 Identifier - 38136000224921 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,61

description - View of the Blanchard block and Strand Theatre, corner of Main and Elm streets, after the fire of January 13th, 1927. Men are standing in front of the charred building where icicles are hanging from the structure. Large sign "STRAND" is visible on… subject - Fires--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Central business… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000224913 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,60

description - Johnson, Colburn, Company, Dry Goods & Carpets proudly announced on various signs in front of the building. Located on the south side of Main Street in the heart of the business district, this attractive building has a double front to its main… subject - Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge; Central business… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org/ Postcard written to Mrs. J. E. Pfeiffer, 39 Barrows St., North Attleboro, Mass Identifier - 38136000224905 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,59