Letter Letter and envelope written on Boston & Maine Railroad stationery. It was written to Miss Margaret Ledwurth by her father, Conductor Clarence Ledwurth, when he was waiting in Stillwater, … Read more »

Rail Spike Rail spikes and nails were used between 1926 and 1930 on the tracks that connected the Fletcher Granite Company to the Stony Brook Railroad, a part of the … Read more »

Photograph Black and white photo of Brookside Station of the Boston & Maine Railroad, taken around 1920. This station was no longer in operation by 1921. Historically known as the … Read more »

Brochure Tan paper covered brochure (8″ x 10″) for Fitchburg, Ayer and Lowell Street Railway (aka trolley car, electric car, or jolly jumper) from around 1910. It highlights connections such … Read more »

Postcard The postcard is titled “New Car Line, Westford Square, Westford, Mass.” It features Trolley Car 101, two conductors, and a man holding a bag. The Lowell & Fitchburg Street … Read more »

Postcard The sepia-toned photo postcard features the #6 Westford trolley at the town center, dating back to around 1907. The motormen are identified as “Cutter” and “Sherlock.” In the background, … Read more »

Photograph This is a 12″ x 10″ black and white print of a glass negative taken by Charles Lewis Hildreth (1879-1968). It depicts North Main Street in the Graniteville section … Read more »

Painting Olive Ballou Day O’Reilly (1904-1994) ‘s oil on canvas “Typical Farmhouse Year 1775” depicts the home of Colonel John Robinson. Olive was from Belmont, Massachusetts, married to Francis “Frank” … Read more »

Men’s Colonial Wallet From the Military Exhibit This handmade wallet belonged to Daniel Nutting (1756-1836). According to family records, he carried it during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Daniel was … Read more »

Epaulet From the Military Exhibit This gold-colored, fabric epaulet was attributed to David Goodhue (1742-1798), who served in the Revolution. Goodhue was the son of Francis and Sarah (Fowler) Goodhue. … Read more »

Coin Front Reverse From the Collection Copper coin commemorating the bicentennial in 1975, given to parade participants. It belonged to Kenneth Andrew Bagley (1956-1989), who was the son of Elwin … Read more »

Half-Gill Cup From the Military Exhibit The half-gill cup used throughout the Revolutionary War was crafted by Colonel John Robinson (1735-1805). A “gill,” which can also be described as a … Read more »