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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A90_controlling-livestock-the-town-pound_Sturbridge-MA.html
Livestock were everywhere in farming communities.Although the law required that they be fenced in, they often got loose. Stray animals were brought to town pounds like this large stone structure, where they were impounded and cared for until they …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A8W_brooks-pottery-kiln_Sturbridge-MA.html
This strange-shaped brick structure is a kiln for baking - or firing - the redwood pottery made in the shop across the road.The kiln functions much like an oven. The open center is where the potter stacks his pots, jars, jugs, and other fully drie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A8C_farming-as-a-way-of-life_Sturbridge-MA.html
Farming was central to life in rural New England.Two out of three households were headed by farmers, and the seasonal rhythms of farm work shaped the calendar. Most families owned some land, but many rented other people's land. From plowing and pl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29W4_henry-david-thoreau_Concord-MA.html
"as I am measuring along the Marlboro Road- a fine little blue-slate butterfly fluttered over the chain" To support his philosophical and scientific endeavors, Henry David Thoreau practiced the profession of surveying to earn a li…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29SS_edmund-freeman-saddle-pillion-burial-ground_Sandwich-MA.html
Edmond Freeman Born in England 1590 Died in Sandwich 1682 A Founder of the Town of Sandwich in 1637 Assistant to Governor Bradford 1640 - 1647
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29PU_nobska-lighthouse_Falmouth-MA.html
Since 1828 Nobska Light has provided a familiar beacon for "all who go down to the sea in ships". 87 feet above sea level, Nobska's flash every six seconds is visible 17 miles out to sea. This 28,000 candlepower light used a 1000-watt lamp magnifi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM291D_getting-water_Sturbridge-MA.html
A well sweep is one of the simplest ways to raise water from a well. A well sweep is like a big seesaw, with one end heavier than the other. A bucket is tied to the lighter end. When you lower the bucket into the well, the heavy end rises. After …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM290W_charles-vaughan-wells_Quincy-MA.html
Born in Quincy 1873 Killed in the dynamite explosion at the Cuartel Pinar del Rio, Cuba May 18, 1910
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28RI_domenico-d-alessandro_Quincy-MA.html
The International H. C. B. and C. Laborer's Union of America to D. D'Alessandro [Bronze bas-relief panels] Domenico D'Alessandro International H. C. B. and C. Laborer's Union of America [seal] Labor omnia vincit ["Work conquers all"] …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28QG_three-adams-brothers_Quincy-MA.html
In memory of Three Brothers who lived and died in the service of their Country. Sons of Thomas Boylston and Ann Harrod Adams ———————————— Thomas Boylston Adams Lieu…
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