| West Brookfield Contributor(s): Metterville, Brenda (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467122726 ISBN-13: 9781467122726 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
| Dewey: 974.402 |
| LCCN: 2014942358 |
| Series: Images of America |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.6" W x 9.2" (0.70 lbs) 120 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Originally a part of Quaboag Plantation, the town of West Brookfield became independent by incorporating in 1848. Early industries included brickyards and factories for bookbinding and the manufacture of boots, hats, corsets, and condensed milk. The community's earliest days were also committed to education as rural school districts were established, boasting original school buildings that were able to be used through the 1950s. Over the years, many notable residents emerged, including Judge Jedediah Foster, who assisted in drafting the Massachusetts Constitution, and famous suffragist Lucy Stone. Brothers Daniel and Ebenezer Merriam established a printing house and bookstore in West Parish Brookfield. Today, residents and visitors enjoy West Brookfield's most popular attractions: the Rock House Reservation features 196 acres of boulders and stone outcrops and the 315-acre Lake Wickaboag is the scene of winter and summer activities, from icehouses to a nationally recognized water-ski club. The Quaboag Historical Society was founded in 1895 and 120 years later is still a vital part of the community. |
Contributor Bio(s): Metterville, Brenda: - Brenda Metterville, director of the Merrick Public Library, coauthored Images of America: Brookfield. William Jankins's interest in local history began in the 1960s, initiating his collection of West Brookfield images, which is featured in this volume. |