1999 LaSalette Fire

The main building at LaSalette had several names and functions Solomon Sanitarium, Attleboro Springs and LaSalette. A magnificent building no…

1969 Anniversary Parade

Location for these photos is approximately in front of the Cumberland Farms on County Street at the corner of Wall…

1964 Thompson Chemical Explosion

I remember stories from relatives who lived on South Main Street at Tiffany Street, of being knocked down on the…

1917 War Chest

The War Chest was used as a means to gather donations and create awareness of the campaign to raise funds…

1912 Watson Block Fire

Oct. 29, 1912, several buildings on North Main Street were destroyed in the Watson Block fire. Cupolas on the schoolhouses…

1912 Train Wreck

I don’t know much about this accident. I came across these photographs and I never researched them.

1907 Old Home Week

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,…

1894 Bicentennial

Someone with early photography skills took these pictures. Thank you who ever you were. Bates Opera House in its original…