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Trolley Tours of Historic Winchester
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The Winchester Historical Society once again coordinated and hosted speakers for the popular Trolley Tours of Winchester on Town Day, Saturday, June 2. There were two trolleys, providing ten free tours throughout the day. All of the tours were made possible by a generous donation from the Winchester Savings Bank. The tours included: Middlesex Canal. 10:00 & 11:00. Margie Harvey describes the original route of the Canal which gave access to the Atlantic seacoast from the industrial centers further inland. The Canal passed through Winchester from the Mystic Lakes, through The Flats, and down past the cemetery to Horn Pond in Woburn. Margie will point out remnants of the canal, often located in places you may pass routinely without noticing there’s a piece of history right in your neighborhood.
Along Main Street to Symmes Corner . 10:30 & 11:30.
Development of North Main Street. 12:00 & 1:00.
Winchester’s Historic Natural Treasures. 12:30.
Preserving Winchester: Hamilton Farm & the Sanborn House. 1:30.
Aberjona River. 2:00.
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Making History Fun: 30 Years of Exhibitions, Programs and Collecting America's Past John Ott, Executive Director National Heritage Museum
Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
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John Ott's slide lecture explored how one local history museum has taken the work of craftsmen, the collections of local citizens and the stories of everyday people to make American history, culture and ethnic heritage a platform for building community and museum pride. It probed the work and collecting activities of some Winchester citizens--individuals like Frank Barnes and George McFadden, as well as other individuals such as the Brass Sisters. Mr. Ott has been Executive Director of the National Heritage Museum in Lexington for the last eight years; previously he was Executive Director of the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, the Atlanta Historical Society, and Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield, MA. He is a graduate of the Museum Management Institute, U. of CA; holds a MA in American Museum Administration from U. of NY; and a BA in American history, Eastern University, PA.
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At The Sanborn House Historical and Cultural Center
Saturday, April 28, 2007, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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Members with last names beginning with: A – J, bring a Main Course to serve 10 K – S, bring a Side Dish / Salad to serve 8 T – Z, bring a Dessert to serve 8
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because of our Members!
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Sunday, March 11, 2007, 3:00-5:00 p.m. We're Rolling out the red carpet for you! Thanks for being part of history in the making--Gail
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Hamilton Farm
Tuesday, February 6, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983 and placed on the list of "Ten Most Endangered Historic Resources" by Preservation Massachusetts in Sept. 2006, the Philemon Wright-Asa Locke-Hamilton Farm is the last working farm in Winchester and the closest intact early nineteenth-century farm to Boston. Learn more about the important role this farm has played in Winchester’s history. Free and open to the public.
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Holiday Party at the Whittemore-Robbins House in Arlington
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
The House is wonderful and is a very comparable example to how the Sanborn House will look in future years! Patsy Kraemer, the House manager, was the speaker for our holiday event. She has been active in the restoration and use of the House since the beginning. This event was for members and their guests only.
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The Story Of Victorian Soda Fountains by Dee Morris
Wednesday, November 29, 2006, 7:30 p.m. |
The Winchester Historical Society featured a lecture and slide presentation entitled, “When Elegance Came to Main Street: The Story of Victorian Soda Fountains.” Dee Morris, social historian, has researched this topic, which revealed some surprising information. These elegant ice cream emporiums were the Starbucks of their day. They were a place of genteel relaxation and style—the place to see and be seen. The beautiful and highly artistic fountains came in every price point depending on the elegance level of the shop. Alvin D. Puffer (Winchester and Medford) and James W. Tufts (Medford) were partners and marketing geniuses. They were years ahead of their time by creating a very special environment and experience for customers. Randall’s Restaurant, now the site of Lucia’s Restaurant, was the special soda fountain in Winchester in the 1930s and 1940s. Puffer and Tufts had factory locations in Winchester, near the transfer station on Swanton Street, and in Boston.
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1:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
Some of Winchester’s most outstanding period architecture was on display during the Winchester Historical Society’s 2006 Fall House Tour. Following a 30 year tradition of showcasing the town’s most architecturally interesting buildings, the 7 residences on this year’s tour include one of the oldest homes in town and examples of architect Robert Coit’s work, including the restored Governor McCall Mansion on Myopia Hill. Refreshments were served at the Sanborn House, 15 High St., from 3:30 to 5:00 PM, the Society’s new home was open for tours.
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by Ellen Spencer
Tuesday, October 3, 2006, 7:30 p.m. |
Art historian and Winchester Historical Society member Ellen Spencer gave a slide lecture on the work of Robert Coit (1861-1942), on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. Coit is best known in Winchester as the architect of the Winchester Public Library and the Winchester Boat Club, as well as several large homes for some of the town’s most prominent citizens. However, Coit designed at least fifty other residences in town, primarily from 1895-1915. Ms. Spencer will focus on the identification of these properties, discussing them both in terms of style and development, and their contribution to the distinctive “look” of Winchester. Ellen Spencer has a B.A. from Smith College and an M.A. from Brown University, both in Art History. For the past ten years, she has been the principal of Period Interiors, a consulting and interior design business which specializes in the restoration of old houses. She has lived in Winchester since 1983, and currently lives in a Coit-designed house which she has fully renovated in a period-appropriate yet livable manner.
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WHS Events during 2007/2008 |
