A Funeral, 1909
Longmeadow Historical Society's Emerson Photographic Collection is a treasure trove of photographs documenting Longmeadow in the early...
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Beth Hoff
- Jan 12
- 5 min
Berkeley Taylor and the Barn Fire
This week the Longmeadow Historical Society recognizes Longmeadow Dental Care for their support of History Notes. On June 9, 1933,...
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Lenny Shaker
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
The Chapel
The First Church of Christ of Longmeadow is a truly historic town landmark. At one time there was an associated structure that stood for...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Rachel Lawton: Suffragist
Much is written of famous early pioneers of the movement like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Without question, their role...
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Betsy McKee
- Nov 19, 2022
- 2 min
Memorial Day
This coming Monday, May 30th, is Memorial Day. Although the exact origin of the holiday is unclear, it was widely celebrated beginning...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
- Nov 19, 2022
- 3 min
April 1775: Longmeadow Reports
Battle of Lexington 1775 by Amos Doolittle Next week Massachusetts will celebrate Patriots’ Day, a holiday commemorating the Battles of...
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Beth Hoff
- Nov 18, 2022
- 3 min
The Stars of Longmeadow
Star on the Storrs House Museum Have you ever noticed the plaques on many of the antique houses in Longmeadow? The markers feature a...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
- Nov 18, 2022
- 4 min
Longmeadow's Irish
Today's History Note takes a look back at the history of the Irish in Longmeadow in honor of St. Patrick's Day. "Irish emigrants leaving...
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Beth Hoff
- Nov 18, 2022
- 3 min
The Medlicott House
If you had driven down Longmeadow Street around the turn of the 20th Century, you would have definitely noticed the Medlicott house at...
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Lenny Shaker
- Nov 16, 2022
- 3 min
The Mansions of Bay Path University
Longmeadow is filled with numerous majestic historic homes. The tales of many of these homes are well known. Other homes have fascinating...
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Becky Vitkauskas
- Nov 16, 2022
- 3 min
The White Tavern
766 Longmeadow Street- c. 1982 via MACRIS Longmeadow was home to multiple taverns in earlier centuries. One well known tavern in town...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
- Nov 4, 2022
- 4 min
The Elusive Johnny Appleseed... of Longmeadow
Harper's Magazine, 1871 This article is widely believed to be the source of much of the myth of Johnny Appleseed. Is it true? Was he...
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Betsy McKee
- Nov 2, 2022
- 3 min
Epidemics of 100 Years Ago
Past Epidemics in Longmeadow at the Doane Orphanage The town of Longmeadow has dealt with epidemics before the COVID-19 pandemic changed...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
Cats of Longmeadow
perhaps Tommy Cordis (b.1884) Cordis Family Collection Upon hearing that the Dogs of Longmeadow were highlighted in a recent History...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
Dogs of Longmeadow
Today's History Note celebrates the real champions of a quarantine lifestyle - dogs! Any morning and any late afternoon in Longmeadow you...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
- Oct 24, 2022
- 1 min
Longmeadow During the 1918 Influenza Epidemic
Area schools, including Longmeadow, closed their doors on September 27th, 1918 in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly illness. ...
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Andrea Taupier
- Oct 24, 2022
- 1 min
South Park Estates
This is a photo of 37 South Park Avenue located near the corner of South Park Avenue and Roseland Terrace. The original owner, Owen...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
- Oct 24, 2022
- 2 min
Rachel Lawton: Suffragist
This History Note shares the story of one Longmeadow woman's role in the fight for women's right to vote. Recent reminders that 2020...
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Beth Hoff
- Oct 23, 2022
- 2 min
Boarding House for Newell Button Factory Employees
This History Note shares information about the Boarding House for Newell Button Factory employees. The 1860 census inspired this...
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Jim Moran
- Oct 22, 2022
- 1 min
One More Face of 734 Longmeadow Street
One additional "face" of the Brewer-Young mansion that lasted for almost 60 years was the one shown in the above photo in which the...
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