Feb 4, 1916 ~ May 6, 2005 Larry Fitton was passionate about the history of Attleboro. He was easy to find most times in his role as Town Crier dressed in colonial period clothing with his handbell ringing out over the crowds at events. This page will grow as I come across references to him. …
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 1999 careless smoking by one of the residents resulted in the total loss of the structure and his own life. I don’t know what it was about that building that …
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 background include the former Balfour plant, the present day Norking Co / Matrix Metals building at Riverbank Road.
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 having windows blown in. This must have been a terrifying event for all involved. The story was national news with the New York Times publishing this account : ATTLEBORO, Mass., …
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 was essentially a temporary office with service windows where citizens could buy Liberty Bonds and Ration Coupons. Due in part to these campaigns American forces began arriving in Europe in …
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) are visible in the background.
I don’t know much about this accident. I came across these photographs and I never researched them.
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 in this book are just reproductions of common postcards. Most of the subjects were not anywhere near the fire location and some of the images were taken after 1898. Now …
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 (see Bates Bldg page) and subsequent renovations added the 4th floor as it has today. This view was likely taken from the church as the arches had not been built …
