Framingham, Massachusetts (USA)
On June 25, 1700 the land known as Danforth Farms wasincorporated as the Town of Framingham, Massachusetts.
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Historical Timeline Historic events of Framingham listed in chronologic order from the 1600's to the present... [more] Tercentennial Info In the year 2000 the Town celebrated its 300th, or "Tercentennial" anniversary! [more]  Images of America FRAMINGHAM Book about Framingham, MA, (published 1997). Written by Laurie Evans-Daly & David C. Gordon in association with the Framingham Historical Society. Paperback, 128 pages with over 200 images and 20,000 words reflecting the town's history... [more] Saxonville Historical / Nature Walk A project to develop a Historical Walking Tour of the Saxonville area, and Nature Walk along the Sudbury River is underway. (Page will be updated as project progresses). [more] Early 1900's Common Images Images of Framingham's Centre Common and South Common in the early 1900's. Images are part of an online exhibit from the U.S. Library of Congress... [more] Photo Tour The Photo Tour is Under Construction, but you are more than welcome to look at the images. [more] Famous Folk Profiles From Crispus Attucks to Christa McCauliffe; info about people who were born, resided in, or simply passed through Framingham, and helped to shape the town -- and the Nation! [more] Framingham's Civil War Flag In 1873, a flag carried by civil war troops was donated to the Town. About $12,000 was raised to restore and preserve this significant piece of history... [more]
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Historic Preservation Projects Preservation projects and their organizations. The Framlingham Connection Connections between the towns Framingham, Massachusetts, (USA) and Framlingham, Suffolk County, England (UK) span the course of centuries... [more] The Framingham History Center (formerly the Framingham Historical Society and Museum) The Framingham History Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1888 for the purpose of preserving and understanding Framingham's rich and varied past. The Center maintains its collections at The Old Academy Museum in Framingham Centre... [more] Historical Narrative Excerpts from the book "FRAMINGHAM Historical Reflections", published for the town's 275th Anniversary.  Old Folks Home, Framingham Mass Postcards From Framingham A collection of 100 postcards from the turn of the 20th century... [more] Historical Documents Read the text of Framingham's historical documents ranging from the "Act of Incorporation" (1700) to the "Town Manager Act" (1996), and other assorted historic texts. [more]  Framingham High School Aerial Views of Framingham (1997) Aerial photography of Framingham shot inJuly of 1997. Including; Memorial Square, Dennison Crossing, Saxonville, Cushing, Macomber Estate, Framingham State College, "The Golden Triangle", Framingham Centre, and other interesting views of our town from 1500ft up! [more] Historical Notes Tid-bits of news, old photos, info about books, prints, collectibles and interesting items from Framingham's past are kept here... [more] |
