Webster's
History
The Town of Webster was
founded in 1832 and has a colorful history, due to its industrialization in the
early 1800's. Webster attracted immigrants from all over the world, due to the
abundance of jobs, and the pleasant living conditions in such a natural setting.
Follow the topics below to learn more about OldeWebster's heritage.
Samuel
Slater
Webster's Founding Father.
Slater's
Mark: Samuel Slater and the Founding of Webster
Early History of Webster Fire Department -- 1836-1899
An Architectural and Historical Survey
of Webster Massachusetts
In 1979, The Massachusetts Historical Commission
mandated that every community conduct a survey of its architectural and
historical assets. The Webster Historical Commission produced a volume
of work to fulfill that request. The material
will beposted in installments as time permits.
Columns By Marion H. Norton
Editor's Choice
Miscellaneous articles and bits and pieces from the
archives of the WEBSTER TIMES
Websta's Dictionary NEW!
YouTube Video -- Funny! NEW!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncTe0u1Qnsw
WCVB CHANNEL 5 CHRONICLE VIDEO NEW!http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/27695793/detail.html
YouTube Video -- Paul Chaplain and the Emeralds
"Shortnin Bread" NEW!
http://youtu.be/9e5hLHBRB48
Herman Becker Highway Dedicated
Reader Submissions
Fallen Heroes
of the Vietnam War
The Western Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial
website created by
Stephen A. Judycki of Springfield.
Local Heroes Lost in Korean War NEW!
World War II Honor Roll May 1945
The Greatest Generation -- Men and women of Webster
and Dudley who served in the military.
The Doctors of Dudley and Webster Massachusetts
Obituaries
Chronology of Events
Webster District Hospital
Hubbard Regional Hospital in the early years.
Nipmuc
Tribe Looks to Keep Their Culture Alive NEW!
Boston Globe article and
video June 6, 2009
History of Wawela
1886 through 1963
Beside
Blue Waters
The Killdeer Island Development Company
put out this promotional booklet to advertise the availability of new summer cottage
construction in this waterfrontneighborhood.
These Players Made Bartlett-Southbridge Series History NEW!
Bartlett High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees 2002
Bartlett High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees 2004
Bartlett High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees 2006
Bartlett High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees 2008
Bartlett High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees 2010 NEW!
High School, Municipal Auditorium, Town
Hall
May 28th was the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the
complex.
Bartlett High Alumni Choir's
fund raising concert to benefit the refurbishing of the auditorium, May 26
was a huge success, raising more than $38,000.
Chester C. Corbin Public Library
The Waterhouse Story
Three part series of articles narrating the history
of the Waterhouse Company, builders of custom passenger car bodies in
the late 1920's and early 30's.
"Fifty
Years of Girl Scouting" in Webster-Dudley, 1918-1968
Contributed by Mrs. Florence Shaw, this history was researched
by Mrs. Peter P. Miller and prepared for the 50th anniversary of Girl Scouting
in this community..
Remember When ? (Just for the fun of it!)
Ethel Merman and Ray Bolger sing "The Lake Song"
When did it
Happen?
by Ed Patenaude - A chronological diary spanning
over 350 years.
What Was Where, When
From the Webster town line at the French River bridge to
the South Village Mills, a walk down Main St. through the years.
Street
Name Origins
Ever wonder where the street names came
from?
History of Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg
The Name, The Legend, The Early Years
