Historic New England

Unidentified library, showing Ward Annex, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10356-B

The image shows a an unidentified library, including a portion named the Ward Annex, located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The structure is surrounded by barren trees and sits on a grassy area with a stone path in the foreground.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389376

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.10356-B

Wheelock's house, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10357-B

The image shows Wheelock's house in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It features a house with a gable roof partially obscured by damage in the center of the image. There is a barn or outbuilding visible to the right and some trees surrounding the structures.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389377

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.10357-B

Pond in Dean Park, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10358-B

The image shows a pond in Dean Park, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a tall, leafless tree near the water's edge. The landscape includes grassy areas, a small building along the pond's shore, and hills in the background.

Date: 1913-10-29

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389378

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.10358-B

Dean Park, looking toward School Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10359-B

The image depicts Dean Park in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, with a view looking toward School Street. A small pond is visible in the foreground, reflecting a few leafless trees that are scattered around the park. In the background, open fields stretch into the distance, bordered by a line of distant t...

Date: 1913-10-20

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389379

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.10359-B

Deed to Gershom Wheelock's property for land in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10360-B

The image shows a deed for property belonging to Gershom Wheelock in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. At the bottom, there are signatures, including those of Jonas Keyes, Richard Temple, and Nahum Keyes.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389380

Ref. Code: PC029.001.010.10360-B

Deed to Samuel Wheelock's property, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10361-B

The image shows a handwritten deed concerning Samuel Wheelock's property in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The document includes lines of cursive script detailing the property's transaction or ownership, with signatures and attestation notes visible at the bottom. It is bordered by a frame, with some si...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389381

Ref. Code: PC029.001.010.10361-B

Deed to Elisha Hedge's property, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10362-B

The image is of a handwritten deed pertaining to Elisha Hedge's property in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The text is densely written, with signatures at the bottom, including that of Elisha Hedge.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389382

Ref. Code: PC029.001.010.10362-B

Deed to Gershom Wheelock's property, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10363-B

The image shows a handwritten deed for Gershom Wheelock's property in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The document is addressed "To all People" and outlines the transfer of land, describing its boundaries and the involved parties. It is signed by Gershom Wheelock and Anna Wheelock.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389383

Ref. Code: PC029.001.010.10363-B

The old Brick Yard, Boylston, Massachusetts, 10364-B

The image depicts a group of people standing in front of an old wooden building at a brick yard in Boylston, Massachusetts. Several individuals are seen holding tools and objects. A horse-drawn carriage is present on the left side and piles of material scattered around.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389384

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.001.10364-B

Original 1723 Covenant of the Shrewsbury Congregational Church (page 1), from the original at the General Artemas Ward house, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10370-B

The image shows page one of the original 1723 Covenant of the Shrewsbury Congregational Church, as preserved at the General Artemas Ward house in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The edges of the paper are worn.

Date: 1928

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389385

Ref. Code: PC029.001.010.10370-B

Original 1723 Covenant of the Shrewsbury Congregational Church (page 2), from the original at the General Artemas Ward house, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10372-B

The image shows page two of the original 1723 Covenant of the Shrewsbury Congregational Church, from the General Artemas Ward house in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The page contains handwritten text with several signatures beneath the main body of text, indicating names of individuals associated with ...

Date: 1928

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389386

Ref. Code: PC029.001.010.10371-B

Unidentified school, students and teachers in front, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10384-B

The image depicts a group of students and teachers gathered in front of a large, multi-story school building with several windows. Some individuals are looking out from the windows.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389387

Ref. Code: PC029.001.006.001.10384-B

Witherby Farm, Green Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10385-B

The image depicts Witherby Farm in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, viewed from a distance. It includes a large barn on the left and a house on the right, both set within a fenced grassy area. The landscape is surrounded by trees and has a backdrop of a wooded area.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389388

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.10385-B

Gates Farm, High Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10386-B

The image depicts a rural landscape at Gates Farm on High Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a field with scattered rocks and stone walls. Trees and shrubs, some of which are in bloom, are visible. In the background, a barn and a few additional structures, including a h...

Date: ca. 1918

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389389

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.10386-B

Sumner house, looking through rooms toward west, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10387-B

The image shows an interior view of the Sumner house in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, looking through multiple rooms toward the west. The hallway is furnished with various chairs and decorated with framed artwork and patterned wallpaper. Visible through the open doors are additional rooms, featuring mo...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389390

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.10387-B

Goddard house, Worcester, Massachusetts, 10388-B

The image shows the Goddard house in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is a wooden structure with a gabled roof. Surrounding the building are scattered wooden debris and logs.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389391

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.010.10388-B

Pease Tavern, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10389-B

The image shows Pease Tavern, a two-story building located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The structure is partially obscured by trees and a stone wall in front of it. A dirt road curves in front of the tavern, leading away on the right side.

Date: 1892-1895

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389392

Ref. Code: PC029.001.004.003.10389-B

Center school (behind the town hall), interior of classroom, Mrs. Green's old piano in the right corner, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10390-B

The image shows the interior of a classroom at the Center School, located behind the town hall in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Rows of student desks are arranged neatly in the foreground. A distinctive feature is Mrs. Green's old piano, which is located in the right corner. The room includes a central...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389393

Ref. Code: PC029.001.006.001.10390-B

Shrewsbury viewed from Goulding Hill, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10391-B

The image shows a view of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, as seen from Goulding Hill. In the foreground, there is a stone wall running across a grassy field. In the background, a landscape of scattered trees and multiple houses is visible, extending into the distance.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389394

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.004.10391-B

Frank Hickey's house, both Goddard houses shown, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10392-B

The image depicts a street view in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, showing Frank Hickey's house and both Goddard houses. The street features trolley tracks, trees lining the sidewalk, and electric poles. In the background, houses are visible along the road, with some snow patches on the ground.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389395

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.10392-B

Eddie Dean's sawmill, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10393-B

The image shows Eddie Dean's sawmill in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Several workers are present, operating machinery and processing logs. A large pile of logs is stacked in the background, and a piece of equipment labeled "AVERY" is prominently visible on the right side.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389396

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.006.10393-B

Maj. Howard W. Beal High School, from north and west, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10394-B

The image depicts Maj. Howard W. Beal High School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, as seen from the north and west. The building is a two-story brick structure with numerous windows on each level. A central entrance with steps leads to the main door, and an open area with grass surrounds the building, ...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389397

Ref. Code: PC029.001.006.001.10394-B

Excavating behind Maj. Howard W. Beal High School, showing steam shovel and team of horses with dump carts, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10395-B

The image depicts an excavation site behind Maj. Howard W. Beal High School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. A steam shovel is visible, operating alongside a team of horses pulling dump carts. Trees are present in the distance.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389398

Ref. Code: PC029.001.006.001.10395-B

Beaman Tavern, torn down around 1900, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10396-B

The image depicts Beaman Tavern in West Boylston, Massachusetts, which was torn down around 1900. It shows a large, two-story wooden building with multiple windows, a central doorway, and a covered entryway. The tavern is surrounded by a fenced yard, with a smaller structure visible in the backgroun...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389399

Ref. Code: PC029.001.004.004.10396-B

Working on the Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10397-B

The image shows construction work on the Wachusett Reservoir in West Boylston, Massachusetts. A small steam locomotive is visible, pulling a series of open-topped railcars filled with materials along a track. In the background, there are trees and a building, with a partially cleared area in the for...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389400

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.007.10397-B

Interior view of wheelwright shop of Buck, Dow, and Stockwell, Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10398-B

The image depicts the interior of the wheelwright shop of Buck, Dow, and Stockwell located on Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Various wheels, tools, and components are visible throughout the shop. A man is standing near a workbench in the center of the room. The interior is filled with wo...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389401

Ref. Code: PC029.001.004.003.10398-B

Crossroads, famous Beaman oak at far right, Thomas Harlow house at right, "Cider Mill House" at left, and Mr. Shepard's paint shop at far left, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10399-B

The image shows a crossroads in West Boylston, Massachusetts, featuring the famous Beaman oak on the far right. The Thomas Harlow house is visible on the right side. On the left side, the "Cider Mill House" is present alongside Mr. Shepard's paint shop at the far left. The scene is framed by a lands...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389402

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.005.10399-B

Unidentified brick church, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10400-B

The image shows a brick church located in West Boylston, Massachusetts. The church has a steeple and is positioned near other buildings surrounded by bare trees. In the foreground, there is a metal truss bridge crossing over a body of water.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389403

Ref. Code: PC029.001.007.004.10400-B

Alexander Campbell house, opposite Mill Pond, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10401-B

The image shows the Alexander Campbell house, located opposite Mill Pond in West Boylston, Massachusetts. It is a two-story structure with a covered porch and dark window shutters, surrounded by a white picket fence. There are several large trees in the front yard, and a few figures are visible stan...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389404

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.008.10401-B

Land cleared for the Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10402-B

The image shows a vast expanse of land cleared for the construction of the Wachusett Reservoir in West Boylston, Massachusetts. The foreground contains several piles of timber and some felled trees. A stone wall stretches across the mid-ground, with scattered bare trees and open fields beyond it. In...

Date: 1890-1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389405

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.005.10402-B

Mill houses and mill pond of Clarendon Mills, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10403-B

The image shows a row of mill houses along a tree-lined path, with a body of water, identified as the mill pond of Clarendon Mills, in the foreground. The trees and houses are reflected in the water and a forested hill is visible in the background.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389406

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.008.10403-B

House of Mr. Laurie, later of Mr. Butler, and the mill houses between that house and the Clarendon Mills, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10404-B

The image shows a group of mill houses and the house initially owned by Mr. Laurie, later by Mr. Butler, in West Boylston, Massachusetts. A row of trees lines the area behind the houses. A body of water is visible in the foreground, with a fence running along the edge of the water.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389407

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.008.10404-B

Congregational church and Thomas Hall, now covered by Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10411-B

The image shows two buildings identified as the Congregational Church and Thomas Hall in West Boylston, Massachusetts. The church has a prominent bell tower and a columned entrance. Thomas Hall appears to be a two-story building with a gabled roof and columns at the front.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389408

Ref. Code: PC029.001.007.004.10411-B

House of mill superintendent and the Clarendon Mill building, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10405-B

The image shows the house of the mill superintendent and the Clarendon Mill building in West Boylston, Massachusetts. The scene includes several structures adjacent to a pond, which appears to be frozen. The houses are partially obscured by bare trees, and the mill building, with a chimney, is visib...

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389409

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.008.10405-B

Stone bridge over the Nashua River, washed away February 13, 1900, now under reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10406-B

The image depicts a multi-arched stone bridge spanning over the Nashua River in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Surrounding the bridge are leafless trees, a utility pole, and a building on the left.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389410

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.005.10406-B

Clarendon Mills as the water for the Wachusett Reservoir rises up around it, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10407-B

The image depicts the remnants of Clarendon Mills, partially submerged as the water level of the Wachusett Reservoir rises. A series of stone or concrete structures can be seen extending into the water. The surrounding landscape is visible in the background, with hills and sparse tree coverage.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389411

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.005.10407-B

Beaman watering trough, stood on Thomas Harlow Farm, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10408-B

The image depicts the Beaman watering trough situated on the Thomas Harlow Farm in West Boylston, Massachusetts. The trough is positioned near a stone wall and a utility pole, with open fields and a house visible in the background.

Date: 1890-1929

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389412

Ref. Code: PC029.001.011.10408-B

Beaman watering trough by tree, stood on Thomas Harlow Farm, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10409-B

The image depicts a scene on the Thomas Harlow Farm in West Boylston, Massachusetts. A large tree is centrally visible, with a watering trough positioned nearby. In the background, there are farm buildings and a stone wall, and additional trees can be seen lining the landscape.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389413

Ref. Code: PC029.001.011.10409-B

Congregational church and Thomas Hall, now covered by Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10410-B

The image shows a Congregational church and Thomas Hall in West Boylston, Massachusetts, which were later covered by the Wachusett Reservoir. The church features a prominent bell tower with a weather vane on top, and it is surrounded by a wooden fence and some trees. To the left is Thomas Hall, a re...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389414

Ref. Code: PC029.001.007.004.10410-B

Workmen excavating for the Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10412-B

The image depicts workmen excavating land for the construction of the Wachusett Reservoir in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Several men are visible alongside horses and carts, which are being used for transporting materials.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389415

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.007.10412-B

Clarendon Mills, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10413-B

The image depicts Clarendon Mills in West Boylston, Massachusetts. The structure is a large, multi-story brick building with two prominent towers. A tall chimney emits smoke, and the building is situated near a pond, which is frozen.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389416

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.007.10413-B

View across valley after flooding of Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10414-B

The image shows a view across a grassy area with sporadically planted trees, leading to the Wachusett Reservoir in West Boylston, Massachusetts. The reservoir's water is visible in the background, with distant hills rising on the other side.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389417

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.005.10414-B

Thomas Harlow house and farm, site now covered by Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10415-B

The image shows the Thomas Harlow house and farm, including several buildings and open land. A dirt road runs adjacent to the buildings, and a wooden fence is visible in the foreground. The site, located in West Boylston, Massachusetts, is now covered by the Wachusett Reservoir.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389418

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.008.10415-B

Stephen Reed house, 685 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10417-B

The image depicts the Stephen Reed house located at 685 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It showcases a two-story building with a symmetrical facade, featuring several windows with shutters. The house is surrounded by a white picket fence and there is a path leading to the entrance. A woman s...

Date: 1892-1895

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389419

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.10417-B

Thomas Harlow farm, showing house, shed, and two barns, site now covered by Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10416-B

The image depicts the Thomas Harlow farm in West Boylston, Massachusetts, with a house, a shed, and two barns visible on the property. There are leafless trees in the foreground, and expansive fields and hills are visible in the background. The site is now covered by the Wachusett Reservoir.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389420

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.008.10416-B