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Letter to Abel Bliss from William Shirley

Negative of a letter from William Shirley to Abel Bliss granting him the duty of Ensign of the First Company in the Town of Springfield militia. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

William Knight to the Land Agent, 26 May 1829.

William Knight to the Land Agent, 26 May 1829.

William Knight to the Land Agent, 26 May 1829.

William Knight to the Land Agent, 26 May 1829.

Statira Hayes Merrick, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A portrait of Statira Hayes, the wife of Noah Merrick. She is dressed in a dark dress with a white collar. She is wearing a white, lacy bonnet tied under her chin. Her dark hair is parted down the middle and a ... More

Noah Merrick, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A portrait of Noah Merrick, dressed in a shirt, patterned vest, cravat and suit coat. He looks to be in middle age. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Wilbraham from "Historical Collections ... relating to the history and...

This image has been taken from scan 000336 from "Historical Collections ... relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Massachusetts, with geographical descriptions. [With illustrations.]". The ti... More

Moses Hancock, Jr., Wilbraham Massachusetts

Portrait of a man with white hair and a chin curtain. He is wearing a dark suit coat and bow tie or cravat. The photo is in a white frame with an oval shape for the photo and a band of gold outlining it. Courte... More

Colonel Wilbraham, Roger Fenton Crimean War photograph - Roger Fenton'...

Colonel Wilbraham, full-length portrait, seated with sword and binoculars, facing left. Title transcribed from verso. Purchase; Frances M. Fenton; 1944. Forms part of: Roger Fenton Crimean War photograph collection.

Congregational Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts

An exterior view of the Congregational Church from the side, with the steeple visible on the right and a house in the foreground. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

A. Jackson Blanchard, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A portrait of A. Jackson Blanchard. He is dressed in white shirt and dark coat, and has his hair parted to the side and mustache and long beard that covers his shirt collar. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

O. F. Benedict, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A posed portrait picture of Oscar F. Benedict, with dark hair and a beard. He is seated and wearing light pants, a dark vest, and a coat with a chain coming out of his breast pocket. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Almon Nelson, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Portrait photograph of Almon Nelson. He has a beard with no mustache and wears a white shirt and dark suit coat. The photograph is spotted and faded with age. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Ella Benedict Seaver, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A portrait photograph of Ella Benedict, who married Allyn Delos Seaver. The young woman has her hair pulled back and is wearing a dark dress with a white collar and large plaid bow at her neck. Courtesy of Wilb... More

A. Delos Seaver and Cassius Benedict, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Allyn Delos Seaver and brother-in-law Cassius Benedict stand on a patterned floor. Allyn Seaver (left) is dressed in a dark suit and top hat and sports sideburns. He holds his coat in his right hand and his lef... More

Methodist Church interior, Wilbraham Massachusetts

The sanctuary of Memorial Church – the Methodist Church that became the Wilbraham Academy chapel – taken from the back of the sanctuary. Several rows of pews and columns leading to the altar are visible. A chan... More

Timothy Merrick house, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A front and left view of the house built for Timothy Merrick, a two story house with dark boards and no porch. A fence extends from the left side of the house, and the road runs across the bottom of the photogr... More

A house in Wilbraham, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Front view of a two-story Federal style house from the road. The front door has pillars and an ornate window above. There are matching pairs of windows on each floor on each side of the door. Above the door is ... More

Ethelbert Bliss, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Portrait of a man standing posed with his right hand on a patterned seat and his left hand pulling back is long coat and resting on his hip. He is dressed in dark pants and a white shirt and dark vest with a bo... More

Group Eating Outdoors, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A large group of people seated outside and sitting on benches. They are dressed in suits and dresses. Some of the ladies have hats with flowers on them. Some men have their hats next to them on the benches. The... More

Wilbraham - Public domain vintage map

Public domain scan of a railway map, transportation, industrial development, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Mr. Gill, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Portrait of a man with short hair, parted to the side and bushy sideburns, dressed up in a full suit and facing the right, looking off-camera. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Wilbraham, Wilbraham Massachusetts - Public domain map

Public domain scan of a railway map, transportation, industrial development, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Ethelbert Bliss, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Portrait of a man dressed in a white shirt, dark jacket and dark vest with a bow tie.He has his short hair parted to the side and has a bushy mustache. The cabinet card has a dark green border. Courtesy of Wilb... More

Man sitting in the woods, Massachusetts

A man seated in the woods wearing a long brown coat and a hat. His back is to the camera and he is seated on the side of a stream. The stream goes up the center of the photograph, and there are leaves, sticks a... More

Town of Wilbraham - Public domain vintage map

Public domain scan of a page from geographical atlas, geography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lucretia Noble house, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A woman stands at the gate before a two-story house. There is a rocking chair to the left of the door and another seat to the right. The door is in the center, with three windows to the left and two to the righ... More

Main Street looking towards the church, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A streetscape of Main Street in Wilbraham apparently taken from the middle of the road. The steeple of the Congregational Church is visible through the trees, and a distant figure can be seen walking down the r... More

Congregational Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts

The Congregational Church exterior viewed from the front of the building. A small steeple on the left and a taller on the right are visible, as are several stained glass windows. The door to the church is at th... More

Congregational Church interior, Wilbraham Massachusetts

The Congregational Church, decorated for Christmas. A large arch made of pine bows arches over the pulpit with “Merry Christmas” signage. Undecorated pine trees flank the base of the arch. The photo is taken fr... More

Fannie Miriam Merrick, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A cabinet card style portrait photograph of Fannie Miriam Merrick. She has her hair styled pulled back, with curls on top of her head. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Congregational Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A streetscape of Main Street highlighting the second Congregational Church (1877-1911). Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Congregational Church interior, Wilbraham Massachusetts

The Congregational Church, decorated for Christmas. A large arch made of pine bows arches over the pulpit with “Merry Christmas” signage. Taken from the back of the sanctuary, photo includes pews, organ, and a ... More

Interior of the Congregational Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts

The sanctuary of the Congregational Church. The pulpit, pipe organ and choir boxes are in an arched inset apse in the wall. The some of the pipe organ pipes have a scroll design painted on them, perhaps a modif... More

Dr. A.L. Damon house, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Front view of an Italianate style house at 6 Chapel Street in Wilbraham. The house is two stories with three windows (two with shutters) visible on the second story front, and the porch partially obscured by a ... More

Interior of the Congregational Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts

The sanctuary of the third Congregational Church. Photo was taken from the rear of the room, down the center aisle of the nave. The room has a painted arched ceiling, also decorated with a painted scroll design... More

Dr. Steele, Principal at Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Cabinet card portrait of Dr. George M. Steele, who was a teacher and principal at Wesleyan Academy. The gentleman has white hair parted to the side and a full beard down his neck and extending past his collar. ... More

Doctor Steele, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Cabinet card portrait of Dr. George M. Steele, who was a teacher and principal at Wesleyan Academy. The gentleman has white hair parted to the side and a full beard down his neck and extending past his collar. ... More

James S. Morgan house, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A two story house with a pitched roof and small front porch, taken from the road. Two trees are in the front yard. On the lefthand side a utility pole comes up near the edge of the grass, and what appear to be ... More

Mrs. Steele, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Cabinet card portrait of Mrs. Steele, the wife of Dr. Steele who was the principal of Wesleyan Academy. She is looking off to the right and wearing a dark dress or blouse with a necklace and watch fob attached ... More

Collins residence and railroad station, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A view of the front and left side of Warren Collins' home on Boston Road in North Wilbraham. The two and a half story house has two chimneys in its pitched roof and a front porch. Men and women post outside, so... More

A house and people in Wilbraham, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A woman in a light-colored dress and her white hair pulled back stands with her left hand on her hip outside a log house. Beside her, a man in a hat and white beard is standing. He is wearing a dark pair of ove... More

Wesleyan Academy Students, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A group of about twenty students, four seated, pose outside of Rich Hall at Wesleyan Academy with their bicycles. The women are wearing dark dresses and hats, and the men are wearing caps and suits. One woman a... More

Wilbraham - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection

Public domain scan of a architecture diagram, settlement map, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Timothy Merrick house, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A side view of the house built for Timothy Merrick, a two story house with dark boards and no porch. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Former Methodist Church, Chapel of Wilbraham Monson Academy, Wilbraham...

An outside view of the old Methodist Church, chapel at Wesleyan Academy (now Wilbraham Monson Academy), showing the stone church with stained glass windows and clock tower. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Mrs. Benjamin Gill, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A portrait photograph of a woman looking to be about middle age, wearing a dress with a ruffled lace collar and with her hair up in a twist. She is looking off camera to the left. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Warren Collins home and livery stable, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A view of the smaller portion of Warren Collins' home on the left, and the livery stable with three men standing outside on the right. The livery stable is about two stories tall, with carriages parked inside. ... More

Dining Room, Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A long view of the dining room at Wesleyan Academy, showing three long rows of tables with seats down, two of which have plates, spoons, and accoutrements for dining. On the right-hand side, one row of tables h... More

Lawn Tennis Grounds, Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A view of the lawn tennis grounds at Wesleyan Academy, with a field in the foreground, and several people standing or sitting with their tennis rackets. A few nets are set up on the grass. The men are wearing s... More

Tennis Grounds, Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A view of the lawn tennis grounds at Wesleyan Academy, with a field in the foreground, and several nets set up on the grass with men and women playing doubles. The men are wearing suits and hats, and all the wo... More

A group of schoolchildren outside the No. 6 School, Wilbraham Massachu...

A large group of children outside two buildings, which are identified as the East Wilbraham School (left) and East Wilbraham Methodist Episcopal Church (right) on Three Rivers Road. Several children are standin... More

Walter Green house, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A view of the front and right side of a Federal style house with two chimneys. There is a fence to the right of the house, trees around it, and a barn on the left. A utility pole dominates the center of the pho... More

Allis Hotel, Congregational Church on Main Street Looking South, Wilbr...

A streetscape of Main Street looking south from the center of town near Springfield Street. The Allis Hotel is first on the lefthand side of the street, a two-story rectangular building with several windows and... More

The first tricycle in Wilbraham

Mabel Welch sits in a tricycle, with two large wheels on either side of her and a small one in front. She is wearing a dark dress and bowler-shaped hat. To the left, Mary Howard stands in a white dress holding ... More

Bliss Farm, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A white farmhouse with wraparound porch is in the right of the photo, taken from the road. It is two and a half stories with two chimneys. Three small trees stand between the house and the barn. The barn is on ... More

Cottage Avenue, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A streetcape of Cottage Avenue, a dirt road at the center of the picture, with houses, trees, and grass on either side of the road. Along the right-hand side of the road, one long house with three (possibly fou... More

Collins Manufacturing Company paper mill

William Whiting of Holyoke purchased the Collins Manufacturing Company on the Chicopee River in Wilbraham in 1886. After the mill was destroyed by fire, he built this large brick mill in its place. Sometimes kn... More

F. A. Gurney's Store, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A blue-tinted photograph showing the front of Gurney's store on Main Street. A white horse and wagon stands in front, perhaps for deliveries, and a man in a hat and with arms crossed is seated on the wagon. Ano... More

Collins Manufacturing Company paper mill

William Whiting of Holyoke purchased the Collins Manufacturing Company on the Chicopee River in Wilbraham in 1886. After the mill was destroyed by fire, he built this large brick mill in its place. It is someti... More

F.A. Gurney's store, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A blue-tinted photograph showing the front of Gurney's store on Main Street. A white horse and wagon stands in front, perhaps for deliveries, and a man in a hat and with arms crossed is seated on the wagon. Ano... More

Gurney's Store and Post Office, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A front view of Frank A. Gurney's general store, a two-story building with a porch and light-colored siding. Both doors are open. Two large bay windows are visible showing brooms and other wares for sale. A wom... More

Jo's cat, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A cat sits on a doorstep. It is mostly white, with a black tail and black markings on its head. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

35 Springfield Street, Wilbraham, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A view of the front of the cape-style house located at 35 Springfield Street in Wilbraham. Four women and two children pose outside. Two women are seated. The one on the far left with a dark dress on holds a bi... More

Soldiers Monument, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Soldiers Monument Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

John and Lucia Calkins house, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Front and left side of a small cape. Some bare trees surround it and part of a fence is visible on the left of the house. Snow appears to be on the ground. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Streetscape of Main Street, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Looking north from the Methodist Church, near the intersection of Mountain Road. Main Street is a dirt road. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Cutler Company workmen, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Cutler Company workers. Men are wearing work clothes including hats and overalls. They are standing in front of railroad cars with bags of milled grain. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Collins Manufacturing Company paper mill (Whiting Paper Co. #3) on the...

Paper mill with smoke coming from one smokestack. Sometimes known as Whiting Paper Mill #3. Courtesy of Holyoke Public Library

Parlor cat, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A tabby cat lying atop a table in a parlor. The table has a floral tablecloth and there is a squat white vase with flowers on it to the right of the cat. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Wesleyan Academy -- Broad Walk, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Looking east up the Broad Walk on the Wesleyan Academy campus (now Wilbraham & Monson Academy). Broad Walk is unpaved. A gas lamp street light and an electric street light are pictured next to each other on the... More

Methodist Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts

The third Methodist Church, which became the Wesleyan Academy chapel. Now serves as the Wilbraham & Monson Academy library and meeting space. Church is bult of locally quarried red sandstone. Courtesy of Wilbra... More

Robert on hill, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A man identified only as Robert sits on a pole atop what appears to be a ditch supported with lumber. He is very well dressed for such a rustic setting, wearing a striped tie, starched shirt, vest, suit coat, a... More

Commercial basketball team, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Five unnamed men are seated on outdoor steps with their arms crossed. Four wear black sleeveless shirts, black long pants, and white shoes. One man is wearing a white sleeveless shirt, white shorts, and white s... More

Shady-side by moonlight, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A two-story mid-19th century house with a porch. Two windows on first floor are illuminated. Scene shows stairs leading to porch and snow is on the ground Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Schoolhouse, North Wilbraham, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A front view of a schoolhouse with a wooden flag pole in front of it. The building has three entrances, symmetrically placed on the left, center, and right on the front. A bicycle is parked by the left entrance... More

Chimney remains, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Image is very blurry. Perhaps four people stand at the remains of a very large chimney ruin with not attached building. The fireplace opening is taller than the woman. The area in the foreground is is overgrown... More

Cutler Company dryer at grist mill, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Milling machine Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Two buildings reflected in a flooded field. The two buildings are the Music Hall (right), which was formerly the Second Methodist Church, and the Third Methodist Church (left), which became the Weslyan Academy ... More

Rindge House – Century Homestead, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Front view of a Federal/Greek Revival style house located at 471 Glendale Road and originally owned by the Rindge family. A porch is on the left and the front of the house is partially obscured by a tree, but t... More

Drum corps, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Twelve men and boys in matching uniforms pose with drums. One boy holds a baton. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Mary E. Howard, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A young woman with dark hair pulled up and curled, short bangs, poses for a portrait photograph. She is turned to the right but facing the camera, wearing a light colored dress with a dark lace collar. Courtesy... More

Methodist Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Third Methodist Church viewed from southwest corner of Main Street and Mountainview Road. Church was sold to Wesleyan Academy (now Wilbraham & Monson Academy). Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Mamma in parlor, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Portrait of an older woman identified as Momma, sits in a parlor wearing a dark, high-necked dress. Floral wall paper and a floral painting can be seen in the background. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Aunt Mary at Parsonage, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Portrait of a woman identified as Aunt Mary sits in a Victorian parlor chair. Her hair is in a bun. She wears a white, high-necked shirt with a black dress, and a chain necklace. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Old Academy building at Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Old Academy building at Wesleyan Academy (now Wilbraham & Monson Academy) Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

E. J. McGuire, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A woman identified as E. J. McGuire reclines upright in a chair, looking off into the distance. Her dark dress and expression may indicate she is in mourning. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Drawing of Old Red School House - Glendale, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Drawing by Henry I. Edson based on descriptions circa 1790 Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

William H. McGuire, Jr. and Robert McGuire, Wilbraham Massachusetts

William H. McGuire, Jr. and Robert McGuire. Both men wear suits. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Collins Manufacturing Company paper mill (Whiting Paper Co. #3) on the...

Paper mill with tower and smokestack. There are workers at some doors and windows. Sometimes known as Whiting Paper Mill #3. Courtesy of Holyoke Public Library

“3 McGuires?”, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Two women and one man sitting outdoors with walking sticks. The woman on the left holds binoculars. The woman on the right is petting a dog. Both women are wearing long skirts and hats. The man is wearing a coa... More

Group of Students in Wilbraham, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A large group of students outside a school building with the American flag draped behind them. Several of the girls are wearing pinafore dresses. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Aunt Mary in parlor, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A woman identified as Aunt Mary lies on several pillows covered in different fabrics. Three pieces of artwork hang on the wall, two in ornate picture frames. The wall has a floral wallpaper. Courtesy of Wilbrah... More

Fred Green and horse sleigh stage coach, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Fred Green, driver of horse drawn sleigh, stopped at water trough Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Main Street School, Wilbraham Massachusetts

A teacher stands with eleven students (five boys and six girls) outside a school building with three windows and a door visible behind them. The girls are wearing dresses of various colors and boys in their hai... More

Ice cutting on Nine Mile Pond, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Three men cutting ice using a horse and ice saw. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Brewer - Pease - Merriam House, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Brewer – Pease – Merriam House Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library Public domain photograph of a house, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Decorated automobile as parade float, Wilbraham Massachusetts

People wearing hats and masks in an automobile decorated with stars and stripes material. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Three women and a child, Wilbraham Massachusetts

Three women and a young child pose for a multigenerational portrait on a summer day. The child is in a baby carriage. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library