On July 4th, 2000 I published what was then AttleboroToday.com. It was originally intended to be a news and events calendar style site. Once I started adding images it was quickly discovered that people liked the historic photos so the decision to focus on history was made. I have always been a local history enthusiast so that was an easy choice. 20 years later I am still adding content and people are still visiting. You can read more about us here.
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Rev. William Blaxton Arrives
William Blaxton was born March 5, 1595 in Lincolnshire England. His mother died when he was 7 years old and several siblings also passed during…Read More
1894 Bicentennial
Someone with early photography skills took these pictures. Thank you who ever you were. Bates Opera House in its original 3 floor configuration. The fire…Read More
1898 The Great Fire Booklet
Now just a note from me before I post this. The cover image is definitely a fire. The images inside, not so much. The photos…Read More
1912 Train Wreck
I don’t know much about this accident. I came across these photographs and I never researched them.
1912 Watson Block Fire
Oct. 29, 1912, several buildings on North Main Street were destroyed in the Watson Block fire. Cupolas on the schoolhouses on Sanford Street (Schoolhouse Hill)…Read More
1917 War Chest
The War Chest was used as a means to gather donations and create awareness of the campaign to raise funds for the war effort. It…Read More
1964 Thompson Chemical Explosion
I remember stories from relatives who lived on South Main Street at Tiffany Street, of being knocked down on the porch of the house and…Read More
1969 Anniversary Parade
Location for these photos is approximately in front of the Cumberland Farms on County Street at the corner of Wall Street. The buildings in the…Read More
1999 LaSalette Fire
The main building at LaSalette had several names and functions Solomon Sanitarium, Attleboro Springs and LaSalette. A magnificent building no matter the name. Sadly in…Read More
Lawrence “Larry”Fitton
Feb 4, 1916 ~ May 6, 2005 Larry Fitton was passionate about the history of Attleboro. He was easy to find most times in his…Read More
