Unitarian Universalist Church - Built in 1889, dedicated on December 3, 1889. Constructed of Monson granite. Dwight W. Ellis offered to contribute to a church building fund, a sum equal to what might be raised by public subscription. In this manner twenty-six thousand dollars was raised.

1903 Calendar and Photo of Monson - 1903

View of Monson looking northwest Hampden Ave, Park Ave, Cushman Street Back of Memorial Hall Chicopee Brook Wooden bridge on Hampden Ave

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$250,000 Fire Hits Monson - 02/24/1953

February 24, 1953 edition of the Springfield Daily News with the headline "$250,000 Fire Hits Monson". "Fire Sweeps Monson Academy Recitation Hall". Article is about the early morning fire that totally destroyed the brick main building of the Monson Academy and also the small fire that occurred in the Cushman Hall dormitory earlier that day. Front page and page 9. Other Monson news on page 31.

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Aerial View of downtown Monson

Aerial view of downtown Monson taken looking southeast. Main Street School located at 110 Main Street on left side of photograph.

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Aerial View of Downtown Monson near 198 Main Street

Aerial view of downtown Monson near 198 Main Street looking northwest. In foreground is the Monson Highway Department garage and the back of Memorial Hall.

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Afghan - Monson Summerfest Souvenir Afghan

Monson Souvenir Afghan. The Afghan was first produced in 1998 and offered exclusively from Monson Summerfest. The necessity to raise additional funds after Summerfest suffered a financial loss prompted the creation of this Afghan. It was designed and produced by Riddle & Cockrell Corporation.

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Birdseye view of Monson

Birdseye view from Pease Avenue looking north. Places seen in photo - Memorial Hall, First Congregational Church, Methodist Church with steeple, Universalist Unitarian Church, Norcross Tavern, Cushman Street, Hampden Avenue and Park Avenue.

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Birdseye view of Monson

Photo taken looking north at Memorial Town Hall and downtown area, Chicopee Brook in foreground, Memorial Hall just left of center, cluster of homes, season my be early spring (no leaves on trees, patches of white may be snow). Taken from Pease Avenue - Cushman Street area.

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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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Cradle Roll Reception at the Universalist Church Postcard - 12/20/1913

Postcard from the Universalist Church inviting Mrs. Burt Royce to their "Cradle Roll Reception" at the church on December 20, 1913 from 2 to 4.

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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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Diary of Mary Elizabeth Repasky - 1920

Diary of Mary Elizabeth Repasky

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Dorcas Dishes Cookbook - 1906

Second Edition of the Dorcas Dishes Cookbook by the Dorcas Society of the First Congregational Church. This book is not only a cookbook, but it is also a Monson history book. There are many photographs of local interest with many local business advertisements.

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Facts about Monson - 08/21/1945

Headline reads - Know Your Town Quiz Interests Monson - Review of Facts About Early History of the Town - Some Questions for Citizens

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Front section of Monson Register - 02/24/1955

Front half of Monson Register for February 24, 1955 Of Monson Interest 85 Voters Appropriate $511,996.20 At Annual Meeting Small Gathering Attends Town Meeting Raises $6,023.48 Per Voter Coach Callahan Brings College Hoopsters Here For March Of Dimes 92 Years Old Selectmen Will Accept Applications Thin Ice, Says Chief House-To-House Canvass In Heart Fund Drive Nets Approximately $900 To Date To Meet Legion National Commander Coffee Hour...

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Gage Bros. Store, Monson House, Unitarian Universalist Church, Trolley

Photo taken looking west. Main Street Monson in front of Town Hall. No people in photo. Trolley shown in front of Gage Bros. Store and the Monson House.

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George Merchant and his mother Alice Fuller Merchant

George Merchant in his World War I uniform standing with his mother Alice Fuller Merchant on their front lawn.

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Group of Minstrels in line across Main Street - 1910 circa

Picture taken looking north up Main Street, in front of Memorial Hall, of a line of Minstrels consisting of people, some in costume, with car and horse drawn vehicles in picture all in a pose for picture. People unknown, approximately 50 including children. Other buildings visible in photo, Unitarian Universalist Church, Monson House, Gage Brothers Store, Filling Station, Noble Block, Methodist Church.

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