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Some interesting history about Longmeadow- a town in Massachusetts.
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The West and East Villages of Longmeadow, #MA separated on July 1, 1894. From that day on these areas were known as the Towns of #Longmeadow and East Longmeadow.
#OTD- July 1, 1894 the Villages of West and East Longmeadow divided into 2 separate towns! 131 years ago! It is the beginning of the time period in the late 19th/early 20th century when #Longmeadow transformed into the town that it is today! #WesternMA
The Town of Longmeadow Splits
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July 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
#OTD- July 1, 1894 the Villages of West and East Longmeadow divided into 2 separate towns! 131 years ago! It is the beginning of the time period in the late 19th/early 20th century when #Longmeadow transformed into the town that it is today! #WesternMA
In June of 1914 the boundary of #Longmeadow, #MA changed. Franconia became part of the city of #Springfield, MA. #WesternMA
The Annexation of "Franconia" by Springfield
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June 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
In June of 1914 the boundary of #Longmeadow, #MA changed. Franconia became part of the city of #Springfield, MA. #WesternMA
On Memorial Day we honor and we remember the brave individuals who gave their lives for our freedom. Lieutenant (J.G.) Morgan Wesson was one of those individuals. #Longmeadow #MA #Springfield
May 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
On Memorial Day we honor and we remember the brave individuals who gave their lives for our freedom. Lieutenant (J.G.) Morgan Wesson was one of those individuals. #Longmeadow #MA #Springfield
On May 30, 1922- Memorial Day- there was a parade and also there were special ceremonies in #Longmeadow, #MA. #WesternMA
Memorial Day- May 30, 1922
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May 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
On May 30, 1922- Memorial Day- there was a parade and also there were special ceremonies in #Longmeadow, #MA. #WesternMA
May 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The Martin Rocking Fifth Wheel Company was located on #Longmeadow Street from 1918- 1924. #MA #WesternMA
Martin Rocking Fifth Wheel Company- A New Early 20th Century Business in Longmeadow
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May 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The Martin Rocking Fifth Wheel Company was located on #Longmeadow Street from 1918- 1924. #MA #WesternMA
In 1941 Mother's Day was celebrated on Sunday, May 11th! There was a florist conveniently located on the #Longmeadow Town Green at Rear- 734 Longmeadow Street (the Brewer- Young Mansion). #MA #WesternMA
A Local Florist- Meadowview Greenhouses
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May 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
In 1941 Mother's Day was celebrated on Sunday, May 11th! There was a florist conveniently located on the #Longmeadow Town Green at Rear- 734 Longmeadow Street (the Brewer- Young Mansion). #MA #WesternMA
May 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The first Patriots' Day in #Massachusetts was celebrated on April 19, 1894!
The First Patriots' Day- April 19, 1894!
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April 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The first Patriots' Day in #Massachusetts was celebrated on April 19, 1894!
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On April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Agawam Historical Society will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the call to arms responding to the battles of Lexington and Concord.
So That Reminds Me: Agawam to honor start of American Revolution - The Reminder
AGAWAM — On April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Agawam Historical Society will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the call to arms responding to the battles of Lexington and Concord.
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April 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
On April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Agawam Historical Society will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the call to arms responding to the battles of Lexington and Concord.
In 1939 flowers for Easter Sunday could be purchased at the Meadowview Greenhouses! This business was owned by Mary Ida Young Denault and was located at the rear of 734 #Longmeadow Street. #MA #WesternMA
Meadowview Greenhouses
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April 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
In 1939 flowers for Easter Sunday could be purchased at the Meadowview Greenhouses! This business was owned by Mary Ida Young Denault and was located at the rear of 734 #Longmeadow Street. #MA #WesternMA
Mrs. George E. Brewer (aka Carrie Brewer) a reporter for The Republican was one of Longmeadow’s earliest historians who documented many stories from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. #Longmeadow #MA #WesternMA
Mrs. George E. Brewer- Reporter and Storyteller
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April 13, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Mrs. George E. Brewer (aka Carrie Brewer) a reporter for The Republican was one of Longmeadow’s earliest historians who documented many stories from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. #Longmeadow #MA #WesternMA
#OnThisDay- April 6th in 1958 many Longmeadow area residents enjoyed their Sunday Easter Dinner dining at the Old House On The Green. This popular destination restaurant was located on the Town Green in #Longmeadow, #MA. It closed in October of that year. #WesternMA #Springfield
Easter Sunday Dinner- 1958
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April 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
#OnThisDay- April 6th in 1958 many Longmeadow area residents enjoyed their Sunday Easter Dinner dining at the Old House On The Green. This popular destination restaurant was located on the Town Green in #Longmeadow, #MA. It closed in October of that year. #WesternMA #Springfield
As the town of #Longmeadow, #MA changed in the 20th century Arthur A. Brooks "reinvented" himself. #WesternMA
From Using a Horse Drawn Cart to Selling Cars
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April 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
As the town of #Longmeadow, #MA changed in the 20th century Arthur A. Brooks "reinvented" himself. #WesternMA
Back in the early 20th c. in #Longmeadow, #MA.
March 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Back in the early 20th c. in #Longmeadow, #MA.
This blizzard brought many challenges to area residents.
Longmeadow and the March 1888 Blizzard
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March 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This blizzard brought many challenges to area residents.
#OTD- On This Day, March 6, 1930- BIRDS EYE frozen foods were introduced to the market and sold at the Thrift Stores in #Springfield, #MA and #Longmeadow, MA! It was 95 years ago.
Frosted Foods Tested in Longmeadow- 1930!
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March 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
#OTD- On This Day, March 6, 1930- BIRDS EYE frozen foods were introduced to the market and sold at the Thrift Stores in #Springfield, #MA and #Longmeadow, MA! It was 95 years ago.
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Today, when one thinks of #maple, they usually think of maple syrup poured over fresh pancakes or waffles, but in early 19th century #NewEngland, maple sugar was the ultimate goal. Syrup would grow mold easily, and therefore, most maple sap was boiled down into sugar, which would last much longer.
March 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Today, when one thinks of #maple, they usually think of maple syrup poured over fresh pancakes or waffles, but in early 19th century #NewEngland, maple sugar was the ultimate goal. Syrup would grow mold easily, and therefore, most maple sap was boiled down into sugar, which would last much longer.
Next Saturday- March 1st- celebrate the Dr. Seuss Birthday Party at the Springfield Museums in Springfield, MA!
Celebrate the 121st birthday of beloved children’s author and Springfield native Theodor Seuss Geisel aka Dr. Seuss next weekend #AtTheMuseums! Join us Saturday, March 1 from 10am-5pm:
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February 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Next Saturday- March 1st- celebrate the Dr. Seuss Birthday Party at the Springfield Museums in Springfield, MA!
February 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
In 1899- the day before Valentine's Day snow began falling in our area and the thermometer readings dipped into the single digits! "The Great Atlantic Coast Blizzard" had begun.
"The Great Altantic Coast Blizzard"- February 1899
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February 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
In 1899- the day before Valentine's Day snow began falling in our area and the thermometer readings dipped into the single digits! "The Great Atlantic Coast Blizzard" had begun.
Jonathan Hale Goldthwait was an accomplished map engraver of the early 19th century. His 1831 #map of #Longmeadow (West + East Villages) was one of the earliest maps of this area and is still used today as a reliable resource for local historians. #MA #WesternMA #Springfield
February 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Jonathan Hale Goldthwait was an accomplished map engraver of the early 19th century. His 1831 #map of #Longmeadow (West + East Villages) was one of the earliest maps of this area and is still used today as a reliable resource for local historians. #MA #WesternMA #Springfield
"Trolly" travel to work, shopping and school in Longmeadow, MA from 1896 to 1940.
February 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"Trolly" travel to work, shopping and school in Longmeadow, MA from 1896 to 1940.
690 Longmeadow St. is one of the oldest houses in #Longmeadow, #MA! It has survived > 300 years with many different owners. One resident was local artist Peggy Lette Godfrey. She painted this house for the cover of the 1970 Longmeadow Annual Town Report.
February 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
690 Longmeadow St. is one of the oldest houses in #Longmeadow, #MA! It has survived > 300 years with many different owners. One resident was local artist Peggy Lette Godfrey. She painted this house for the cover of the 1970 Longmeadow Annual Town Report.
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“No person shall travel on any bridge or road, with any sleigh or sled drawn by one or more horses, unless there shall be at least three bells attached to some part of the harness thereof,” proclaimed the 1835 Revised Statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Chapter 51, section 2).
February 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“No person shall travel on any bridge or road, with any sleigh or sled drawn by one or more horses, unless there shall be at least three bells attached to some part of the harness thereof,” proclaimed the 1835 Revised Statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Chapter 51, section 2).