SpfldHistorian
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Medal of Honor winner and reformer Dr. Mary Walker shocked us when she arrived in town in 1878 wearing trousers and top hot.
about 17 hours ago
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@ I'm always writing about our fair city! A collection of vignettes is in progress now. I'll say nice things about you!
4:59 AM Jun 1st
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in reply to SpfldMassLib
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The Miles Morgan statue in Court Sq. was sculpted by J.S. Hartley in 1882 and was given to us by NY banker H.T.Morgan.
4:52 AM Jun 1st
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Before autos, Central Street hill was a popular sledding spot for children. The Board of Aldermen put a ban on the activity in 1888
6:05 AM May 31st
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"The Lion" was a small fire engine bought at public expense c. 1792. Initially it had 5' of hose, but the fire chief eventually added 25'.
8:06 AM May 30th
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Washington Gladden came to pastor North Congregational Church on Salem St. in 1875. A social Gospel proponent, he became nationally known.
6:21 AM May 29th
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As painful memories of the Civil War faded, Memorial Day was observed more lightly with picnics, sales and motorcycle races at Hampden Pk.
2:08 PM May 28th
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Decoration Day was started to honor Civil War dead. The graves of 200 soldiers in Spfld. Cemetery surround the Soldier's Rest monument.
6:39 AM May 26th
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The May, 1868, Spfld. Republican called for placing "flowers, not sackcloth" on the graves of our soldiers for Decoration Day.
8:29 AM May 25th
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@ Agreed! Our members do a great job of encouraging each other with constructive input.
6:50 PM May 24th
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in reply to StanBohall
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Nathan D. Bill gave $50,000 for the construction of Franconia Golf Course on Dwight Road in 1929.
6:04 AM May 24th
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Thanks for the Follow, @ and @!
6:02 AM May 24th
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@ It is great to see you back on line, Mark! Keep those tweets coming.
10:49 AM May 23rd
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in reply to ExploreWMass
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Wordless Wednesday - 1st Church, Springfield Mass Then and Now
9:09 AM May 23rd
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The grand opening of Red Rose Pizzeria took place about a block north of the current Main Street location in June of 1963.
6:02 AM May 23rd
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@ Glad to see you tweeting! I like the picture. Have fun with your account.
11:35 AM May 22nd
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in reply to Laurie56832161
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Rice University was founded in 1912 by our native son William Marsh Rice who had risen from poverty to phenomenal financial success.
5:42 AM May 22nd
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Composer Victor Herbert's song play "When Sweet Sixteen" premiered in town in 1910 and was reported by the NY Times as "well received."
5:23 AM May 21st
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John C. Otto was son of a German immigrant. In 1871, the 13 yr. old took a job in a local print shop and at 21, he bought the business.
6:35 AM May 19th
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Casual Corner opened a store on Bridge Street c. 1950 and made its corporate home here for 20 years.
5:31 AM May 18th
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- Name Barbara Shaffer
- Location Hampden County
- Bio I write, research and teach about the history of Springfield, MA
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