Webster Collection

description - Connecting the Main Streets of Webster and Dudley, sometimes called "The Great Bridge", this keystone arch stone bridge was constructed in 1868. The granite stones for the bridge were quarried out of the ledge on the Merino Village (Dudley) side of… subject - Webster (Mass.); Dudley (Mass.); French River (Mass. and Conn.); Bridges--Massachusetts--Webster; Bridges--Massachusetts--Dudley. relation - Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/webster,9

description - Standing 40' tall, costing $16,000, the monument was dedicated on July 4, 1907. A full-scale bronze soldier carrying the Union flag stands on top of a large granite shaft ornamented with Greek-influenced designs and stars; that shaft is square and… subject - Webster (Mass.); Soldiers' monuments--Massachusetts--Webster. relation - Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/webster,8

description - Beacon Park, a lakeside resort, was built by Edgar Hill. The main building has domed covered porches and a features a prominent cupola. American flags fly from three flag poles. Along the side is a covered boardwalk where men and women are seen… subject - Webster (Mass.); Webster Lake (Mass.); Beacon Park (Webster, Mass.) relation - Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/webster,7

description - Point Breeze, a lakeside resort, was purchased by Edgar Hill in 1897. The pavilion included a large dance hall. Pictured is a man holding a bundle of papers near a woman sitting in a horse-drawn carriage. subject - Webster (Mass.); Webster Lake (Mass.); Point Breeze (Webster, Mass.) relation - Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/webster,6

description - Beacon Park, a lakeside resort, was built by Edgar Hill. The three-story main building is pictured, as are some canoes. At the boat landing is a steam-powered excursion boat that would ferry passengers to various points around Webster Lake. subject - Webster (Mass.); Webster Lake (Mass.); Steamboats--Massachusetts--Webster--1890-1930; Beacon Park (Webster, Mass.) relation - Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/webster,5

description - Located in Webster's East Village, the Slater Cotton Mill was the first mill built by Samuel Slater in Webster. The clock tower at left is part of the original 1812 mill and is still standing on what is now Route 16 (Gore Road). Since 1936 this… subject - Webster (Mass.); Textile industry--Massachusetts--Webster; Slater, Samuel, 1768-1835. relation - Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts Identifier - ocm29603630 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/webster,4

description - Located at the intersection of South, North, and East Main Streets, this factory store served the community and employees of the S. Slater & Sons factories. A horse and carriage are tethered to a post at the front of the store. This site is… subject - Webster (Mass.); Textile industry--Massachusetts--Webster. relation - Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts Identifier - ocm29603630 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/webster,3

description - From Webster Directory 1881-1882: This firm commenced business in 1876, and occupies the whole of the large building facing Park St. which comprises one of the Power Buildings. Mr. Robert Humphrey has been successfully conducting the shoe business… subject - Webster (Mass.); Shoe industry--Massachusetts--Webster. relation - Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts Identifier - ocm29603630 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/webster,2

description - Hand colored postcard; Point Pleasant offered summer cottages along the shores of the lake. Pictured at the entrance is a large arched sign welcoming visitors. Signage is also visible for the store and ice cream parlor. subject - Webster (Mass.); Webster Lake (Mass.); Point Pleasant (Webster, Mass.) relation - Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/webster,1

description - postcard made from architectural drawings for library by "E.L. Tilton and A.M. Githens: Associated Architects". Funds for building were given to the town by Augusta E. Corbin, widow of Chester C. Corbin who was a leading shoe manufacturer and… subject - Webster (Mass.);


Chester C. Corbin Public Library (Webster, Mass.);


Public libraries--Massachusetts--Webster. relation - Part of the local history collection of the Chester C. Corbin Public Library, Webster, Massachusetts Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/webster,0