Picture From the collection Wood-framed print of six oxen pulling a snow roller with two men guiding. Originally attributed to Chamberlain’s Corner, Chelmsford is more likely pictured. Snow rollers compacted … Read more »

Photograph From the Mill Exhibit Black and white photo of women workers in the spinning room at the Abbot Worsted Co. The photo was taken in the early 1900s, likely … Read more »

Christmas Postcard 1913 postcard with a picture of the Frost House, when it was located around 24 Main St. The house was built in 1860. By 1939, it was moved … Read more »

Photograph From the collection Black and white photo of the house that once stood at 53 Hildreth Street, when it was owned by Charles S. and Mary Abbie Pattee Ripley. … Read more »

Photograph From the collection Black and white photo of the Westford American Legion Post 159 fair in 1923. Of note is what appears to be a 46 star flag, in … Read more »

Certificate From the Collection Memorial certificate awarded to the family of WWI veteran “Adlard Langlely” (alternately spelled “Adelard”). According to the Veterans Services Department, Adelard Joseph “Aldat” Langley (1897-1918) was killed … Read more »

Cook Book From the Collection Cookbook printed by the Tadmuck Club in 1916. Of note is a general lack of instructions regarding the oven settings. This was due to temperature … Read more »

Photograph From the Collection Glossy black and white photo of the house that once stood at 53 Hildreth St, also known as the Harris House and Butternut Farm. The picture … Read more »

Photograph From the Quarry Exhibit Black & white photo of Palmer Granite trucks from around 1930 in Graniteville. Palmer and Sons Granite quarried on Snake Meadow Hill. The company was … Read more »

Shell From the collection Pink and gray crown conch shell. It was used as a dinner horn at the Pelatiah Fletcher Farmstead in the late 1700s to early 1800s. The … Read more »

Photograph From the collection 1968 photograph of the house at 46 Lowell Rd. The photo is itself a reprint from a negative, so it was taken some time prior. It … Read more »

Photograph From the Collection 1944 black and white photo of the Westford Water Co. pumping station. The company was the direct predecessor to the Westford Water Department. According to the … Read more »