Holmbrook | Monson Historical Society

Bird's eye view of Monson

Newvochrome color lithograph postcard of bird's eye view of Monson taken from hilltop behind 109 Main Street looking northeast.

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Birdseye view of Monson

View of Monson taken from Ely Road area looking southeast down into Monson center. Visible is Heimann & Lichten Factory, Holmbrook and Academy Building.

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Birdseye View of Monson

Black and white picture postcard of a birdseye view of Monson taken somewhere near "Cat Rock" behind Pease Avenue toward downtown Monson looking north.

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Birdseye View of Monson

Black and white picture postcard of a birdseye view of Monson taken somewhere near "Cat Rock" behind Pease Avenue toward downtown Monson looking northwest.

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Copies of Esther Holmes Obitiuary - 2010

Photocopies of newspaper clippings about the death and will of Miss Esther R. Holmes. Adelaide Wingate obitiuary. Photocopies of photograph of Miss Esther Holmes and her long time companion Adelaide Wingate.

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Cushman Field and Grandstand

Black and white photograph postcard of Cushman Field with Grandstand taken from Bethany Road looking west.

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Cyanotype Album titled Monson Views

Cyanotype Album containing 41 images, 39 are of Monson, Mass, 1 is of Palmer, Mass, 1 is cover art. Each image is glued onto page in album. Cover - artwork processed by cyanotype Page 1 - water flowing in rock lined stream - 4 5/8" x 3 1/2" oval Page 2 - North Mill or North Factory ruins located at 95 Palmer Road - 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" Page 3 - Flynt Quarry Rock Crushing Plant located on the Flynt Quarry railroad spur within the quarry - 4 3/4" x ...

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Dedication of the Soldiers' Monument - 07/04/1884

Professionally done black and white photograph of the Dedication of the Soldiers' Monument showing the large crowd gathered for the event.

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Holmbrook

Sixth of 8 photos glued together on cardboard. Looking west at Holmbrook at 87 Main Street, prior to the addition of a wrap around porch.

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Holmbrook

Looking west at Holmbrook at 87 Main Street when it was the Monson Academy dormitory and dining hall.

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Holmbrook on Main Street

Holmes Estate (Holmbrook) on Academy Hill and Birmingham House (on north side) on Main Street taken looking west. Street is dirt and trolley tracks are visible.

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Invitation to Monson Academy Graduation - 06/05/1955

Invitation to the Monson Academy Graduation Exercises on June 5, 1955

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Memorial Day 1919 - 1919

Black and white picture postcard of Memorial Day Celebration right after World War I in 1919. Parade assembly stopped at the Soldiers' Monument. Taken looking southwest front the lawn in front of the First Congregational Church.

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Memorial Day 1919 - 1919

Black and white picture postcard of Memorial Day Celebration right after World War I in 1919. Parade assembly stopped at the Soldiers' Monument. Taken looking southwest front the lawn in front of the First Congregational Church.

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Miss Esther Holmes Residence

Black and white photograph postcard of residence of Miss Esther Holmes at 87 Main Street. Also known as Holmbrook.

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Miss Holmes' Garden

Miss Esther Holmes' garden on Academy Hill Main Street, Monson with bird bath, sun dial, bench, and cast iron rabbits.

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Monson Academy 150th Anniversary Booklet - 1951

Booklet published in 1951 as a series leading up to the 150th Anniversary of the Monson Academy. This was the third booklet in a series. The booklet was most likely sent to the alumni of Monson Academy in hopes that they would attend the 150th celebrations. It contains a brief history of the Academy Buildings.

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