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1. Academy of Music Building, Athol, Mass.Academy of Music Building, Athol, Mass.Buildings--Massachusetts--Athol; Athol (Mass)--History--Pictorial worksView of the Academy of Music building, located on Exchange Street in Athol. Built in 1892, by Lucien Lord, to provide a large area for town meetings, dances, political rallies, etc, this building no
2. Athol Center Summit House, Athol, MassAthol Center Summit House, Athol, MassBuildings--Massachusetts--Athol; Hotel industry--Massachusetts; Summit House--Athol (Mass); Athol (Mass)--History--Pictorial worksView of Athol's center and the Summit House Hotel, 1858.
3. Athol Machine Company, Athol, Mass.Athol Machine Company, Athol, Mass.Industries--Massachusetts--Athol; Athol (Mass)--Athol Machine Co.; Manufactures--Massachusetts-- Athol.View of the larger plant of the Athol Machine Co. located along the original foundry on South Street. Laroy S. Starrett began his industrial enterprises with the manufacturing of a household chopping
4. Athol Railroad Station Athol Railroad Station Railroads--Massachusetts; Athol (Mass)--History; Railroad stationsEastbound (background) and westbound trains converge on the Athol Railroad Station in this view, looking west on School St. Trolley tracks of the Athol/Orange line are clearly visible on School St.
5. Athol's Anniversary ParadeAthol's Anniversary ParadeAthol(Mass)--History; Parades--Athol(Mass)--HistoryAthol's 150th Anniversary parade, September 1912. Main Street is decorated with patriotic flags and banners, as the crowd watches.
6. Athol, Mass. High SchoolAthol, Mass. High SchoolBuildings--Massachusetts--Athol; Schools--Athol(Mass); Athol(Mass)--HistoryThis building, located on School Street, replaced the original high school in 1892 and was reconstructed several times over the years. It is no longer used as a school
7. Bank Block, Athol, MassBank Block, Athol, MassBuildings--Athol (Mass); Athol (Mass)--History--Pictorial worksView of the Bank block built in 1888. Located t the corner of Main and Exchange Streets, it house the Millers River National Bank which became the First National Bank years later. A fire in 1913 seri
8. Bird's Eye view of Athol, Mass (Prior to 1910)Bird's Eye view of Athol, Mass (Prior to 1910)Athol (Mass)--History--Pictorial worksView of a snow covered downtown Athol, showing Main Street where it meets School St. The Millers river, to the right, was re-routed by the L.S. Starrett Co., and that area is now where the Library an
9. Funeral Trolley Funeral Trolley Railroads--Massachusetts--Athol--History; Athol(Mass)--HistoryAthol Trolley carries the funeral procession of a Briggs family member up Main Street en route to Highland Cemetery.
10. Hastings Lunch Room, Athol, Mass.Hastings Lunch Room, Athol, Mass.Buildings--Massachusetts--Athol; General stores--Massachusetts--Athol; Athol(Mass)--History; Electric railroad--Cars--MassachusettsHastings Lunch and General Store was located in uptown Athol in the Hastings home. It also served as a waiting area for the trolley. This building is no longer standing.
11. Highland Water Trough, Athol, MassHighland Water Trough, Athol, MassAthol (Mass)--History--Pictorial worksView of horses quenching their thirst at the water trough while looking down Main Street from, what is now, the Uptown Common. The fountain remains although the view is very different today.
12. Lee Shoe Factories, Athol Mass.Lee Shoe Factories, Athol Mass.Manufactures--Massachusetts--Athol; Shoe Industry; Industries--Massachusetts--Athol; Athol (Mass)--History--Pictorial worksArtists drawing of the complex of buildings belonging to C. M. Lee Shoe Manufactory located from Main Street to South Street. Started by Charles M. Lee and his brothers in 1850 and grew into a block
13. Lee's Shoe Factory, Athol, Mass.Lee's Shoe Factory, Athol, Mass.Manufactures--Massachusetts--Athol; Shoe Industry; Industries--Massachusetts--Athol; Athol (Mass)--History--Pictorial worksLee Brothers Shoe Company began in 1850. The company moved to the white wood building at the corner of Main and Exchange Streets, left, in 1858. Expansion to company buildings continued and ended wit
14. Panorama view of Athol, Mass (Left Face)Panorama view of Athol, Mass (Left Face)Athol (Mass)--History--Pictorial worksThis photo shows the left face panoramic view of Athol, taken from atop Mt. Pleasant Street, looking down at Cass's Meadow and out towards the Northeast.
15. Panorama view of Athol, Mass (Right Face)Panorama view of Athol, Mass (Right Face)Athol (Mass)--History--Pictorial worksThis photo shows the right face panoramic view of Athol, taken from atop Mt. Pleasant Street, looking down at many of the factories that were thriving.
16. Public Library and Memorial Building, Athol, Mass.Public Library and Memorial Building, Athol, Mass.Buildings--Massachusetts--Athol; Athol (Mass)--History--Pictorial worksView of the Athol Public Library and the Athol Town Hall, Main Street. The church at the right was torn down to make a parking area for the L. S. Starrett Co.
17. Raymonds Sash & Blind Factory, Athol, MassRaymonds Sash & Blind Factory, Athol, MassIndustries--Massachusetts--Athol; Athol (Mass)--History--Pictorial works; Industries--Sash & Blind.View of Raymonds Sash & Blind Factory started by Alfred J. Raymond. One of several sash & blind companies in Athol in the latter part of the 19th century, this factory was located on former Water Str
18. Starrett Tools New Factory, Athol, MAStarrett Tools New Factory, Athol, MAIndustries--Massachusetts--Athol; Industries--Measuring instruments; Athol (Mass)--L.S. Starrett CompanyView of Starrett Tools new factory located on the Millers River. Started by Laroy S. Starrett in 1880, the tool company produces measuring instruments and precision tools and has been a leader in th
19. Trolley Car Runs Wild Trolley Car Runs Wild Railroads--Massachusetts--Athol--History Athol(Mass)--History This photo shows the front of Cass Garage, at the bottom of School St. hill after being hit by a Street Railway Car. The driver lost control at the top of School St. and careened into the building, O
20. Union Twist Drill Company Works. Athol, MassUnion Twist Drill Company Works. Athol, MassIndustries--Massachusetts--Athol; Athol (Mass)--Union Twist Drill Co.View of Union Twist Drill Company, Athol's second largest industry by 1930. Started by a group of business men in 1905 with the manufacturing of metal cutting tools. The business continued to operate
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