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1. Beacon Park boardwalkBeacon Park boardwalkWebster (Mass.); Webster Lake (Mass.); Beacon Park (Webster, Mass.)Beacon Park, a lakeside resort, was built by Edgar Hill. The main building has domed covered porches and a features a prominent cupola. American flags fly from three flag poles. Along the side is a
2. Beacon Park boat landing, Lake Chargoggagogg-Manchauggagoggagungamaugg, Chaubunagungamaugg, Webster, Mass.Beacon Park boat landing, Lake Chargoggagogg-Manchauggagoggagungamaugg, Chaubunagungamaugg, Webster, Mass.Webster (Mass.); Webster Lake (Mass.); Steamboats--Massachusetts--Webster--1890-1930; Beacon Park (Webster, Mass.)Beacon Park, a lakeside resort, was built by Edgar Hill. The three-story main building is pictured, as are some canoes. At the boat landing is a steam-powered excursion boat that would ferry passeng
3. Chester C. Corbin Public LibraryChester C. Corbin Public LibraryWebster (Mass.); Chester C. Corbin Public Library (Webster, Mass.); Public libraries--Massachusetts--Webster.postcard made from architectural drawings for library by "E.L. Tilton and A.M. Githens: Associated Architects". Funds for building were given to the town by Augusta E. Corbin, widow of Chester C. Cor
4. Civil War Soldiers' MonumentCivil War Soldiers' MonumentWebster (Mass.); Soldiers' monuments--Massachusetts--Webster.Standing 40' tall, costing $16,000, the monument was dedicated on July 4, 1907. A full-scale bronze soldier carrying the Union flag stands on top of a large granite shaft ornamented with Greek-influe
5. Humphrey & Burhnam's shoe manufactory.Humphrey & Burhnam's shoe manufactory.Webster (Mass.); Shoe industry--Massachusetts--Webster.From Webster Directory 1881-1882: This firm commenced business in 1876, and occupies the whole of the large building facing Park St. which comprises one of the Power Buildings. Mr. Robert Humphrey ha
6. Main Street bridge between Webster and Dudley.Main Street bridge between Webster and Dudley.Webster (Mass.); Dudley (Mass.); French River (Mass. and Conn.); Bridges--Massachusetts--Webster; Bridges--Massachusetts--Dudley.Connecting the Main Streets of Webster and Dudley, sometimes called "The Great Bridge", this keystone arch stone bridge was constructed in 1868. The granite stones for the bridge were quarried out of
7. Point Breeze pavilion on Webster LakePoint Breeze pavilion on Webster LakeWebster (Mass.); Webster Lake (Mass.); Point Breeze (Webster, Mass.)Point Breeze, a lakeside resort, was purchased by Edgar Hill in 1897. The pavilion included a large dance hall. Pictured is a man holding a bundle of papers near a woman sitting in a horse-drawn car
8. Point Pleasant, Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, Webster, Mass.Point Pleasant, Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, Webster, Mass.Webster (Mass.); Webster Lake (Mass.); Point Pleasant (Webster, Mass.)Hand colored postcard; Point Pleasant offered summer cottages along the shores of the lake. Pictured at the entrance is a large arched sign welcoming visitors. Signage is also visible for the store
9. Slater's blockSlater's blockWebster (Mass.); Textile industry--Massachusetts--Webster.Located at the intersection of South, North, and East Main Streets, this factory store served the community and employees of the S. Slater & Sons factories. A horse and carriage are tethered to a pos
10. Slater's cambric mill.Slater's cambric mill.Webster (Mass.); Textile industry--Massachusetts--Webster; Slater, Samuel, 1768-1835.Located in Webster's East Village, the Slater Cotton Mill was the first mill built by Samuel Slater in Webster. The clock tower at left is part of the original 1812 mill and is still standing on what
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