Group outside, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A formal black and white portrait of a group of people ranging in age from young children to a quite elderly couple. They are dressed formally. Some women wear corsages, one young girl holds a fan, another youn... More
Ice cutting on Nine Mile Pond, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Three men cutting ice using a horse and ice saw. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Road scraping, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Two men with a horse-drawn cart scraping a dirt road Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Haying on a farm, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Several men with rakes work in afield. In their center is a horse pulling a vehicle loaded with hay, upon which one of the men is working. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Barn raising, Allyn M. Seaver farm, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A large group of people pose with a partially framed barn. Women and children stand and sit in front of the structure, men stand or sit on all levels of the frame. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
The Pasture, Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Color postcard of a tree in the foreground, and pasture land with cattle on it. Trees and hills are in the background. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Old Toll Bridge, Springfield
Colored postcard of a toll bridge crossing the Connecticut River in Springfield. The view is taken from one side of the river looking across, with the bridge cutting through at a diagonal and trees framing the ... More
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
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
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
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
Glendale Methodist Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Black and white photo of the Glendale Methodist Church, taken from a distance. It is a white clapboard building sitting atop a hill. A meadow, stone wall, and split rail fence are in the foreground. Courtesy of... More
Glendale Methodist Episcopal Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Photographic postcard with a view from across the street of the Glendale Methodist Church in winter. The church has a small bell tower and the view is of the front and left side of the structure. Snow is on the... More
Cutler Company (milling company), Wilbraham Massachusetts
Cutler Company building and water tower. Men pose atop a smoke stack. Railroad freight cars in foreground. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Springfield Street West from Main Street, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A streetscape of Springfield Street, looking west from Main Street. The road is completely covered in snow. Houses can be seen on the right and left. A lamppost stands on the far left, and a fence runs from it ... More
Streetscape of Main Street, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Looking north from Faculty Street on Memorial Day. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Ruth Bates, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Black and white formal photographic portrait of a young woman identified as Ruth I. Bates. She is wearing a dark high-necked top with trimmed dark lace around the neck and oval wire-rimmed glasses. Her hair is ... More
Randolph Beebe, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Postcard of a man sitting on a rock wall by a tree with a chair in front of it. He has white hair and a mustache and is wearing a hat, white shirt, dark vest and dark pants. To the left, another man is obscured... More
Nelson Bradway's Meat Cart, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A boy wearing a suit and cap holds the reins of a horse drawing a meat cart, which is on dirt road with grass and trees in the background. Next to him, a man in a suit and boater hat is seated. The horse has po... More
World War I sendoff of William E. Day, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A group poses outside, in front of a car and house, to send off William Day, a Wilbraham resident and World War I drafte. His mother Hattie and Evanore Beebe, the head of the Red Cross and dressed in her nurse'... More
Schoolchildren and Teacher in Wilbraham, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A large group of students pose outside with their teacher. Many are holding miniature American flags and some boys are carrying drums. The teacher's dress looks old-fashioned with puffed sleeves, while some of ... More
Proposed building zone map of the town of Wilbraham, Mass.
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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
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
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
Soldiers' Monument, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Two people standing and posing on the base of the Soldiers Monument on Main St. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Brewer - Pease - Merriam House, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Brewer – Pease – Merriam House Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
People in front of large tent, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Seven girls sit and one man stands in front of a tent. 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
Edna Bennett Metcalf, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Black and white photographic formal portrait of a young woman. Her hair is up and has white flower in it. She wears a high-necked blouse or dress with a scarf tied around her neck, and a corsage. Courtesy of Wi... More
Samuel Merrick house, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A faded sepia-toned photograph of a federal style house from the road, with trees on either side. The door frame is ornate, and there are stones on the edges of the property. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Group of Students in Wilbraham, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A large group of men and women outside a brick building. Some are standing, and some are sitting on stairs. All are wearing hats. One is holding a board that says “'97” and another has the numbers 9 and 7 on hi... More
Congregational Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Exterior of the third Congregational Church, with two steeples. An Italianate-style home is also partially pictured on right-hand side of photo. A crooked utility pole with wires is also pictured. Courtesy of W... More
Congregational Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A postcard of “Congregational Church, Wilbraham.” Church photo is cropped in an oval shape. Handwritten on front: “With love and best wishes Mrs. P R”. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
484 Main Street, Wilbraham, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A view of the front and side of a large house with a woman in a dress and hat seated on the step and a man in a dark suit and bowler hat seated on a chair in the front yard. The house is a large, two and a half... More
Road scraping, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Three men with a horse-drawn cart scraping a dirt road. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
F.A. Gurney's delivery wagon and driver, Wilbraham Massachusetts
F.A. Gurney's delivery wagon and driver, Fred Blodgett. F.A. Gurney owned a store in the center of town on Main Street. This is his Sixteen Acres load, and horse Old Pat. The soldiers' monument can be seen in t... More
Gurney's Store in Masonic Building, Wilbraham Massachusetts
F. A. Gurney's store in the Masonic Building. Unidentified driver on a horse-drawn carriage is parked in front. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Congregational Church vestry, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Congregational Church vestry. Decorated for Guest of Honor Mr. Howard's 50th Anniversary, September 26, 1905. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
A school class, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A school class stands against a clapboard backdrop. One young woman wears a jacket with a U.S. Navy insignia. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Glendale Memorial Boulder dedication, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Side view of American Civil War veterans walking along a wooden fence at the dedication of the Glendale Memorial Boulder dedication. One near the center carries an American flag. The man in front of him holds a... More
Rev. Martin Stoddard Howard, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Portrait of a man with white hair parted to the side and a long white beard, dressed in a suit coat and vest. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
The Ware Family, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Black and white photo of two men and a woman, identified as Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Ware and Rodney Ware, Jr., outside a clapboard house. Mrs. Ware is seated on an armless rocking chair under a flowering tree. She ... More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Main Street South from Congregational Parsonage, Wilbraham Massachuset...
A streetscape of Main Street in Wilbraham, facing south from the Congregational Church parsonage. The dirt road follow up diagonally, and trees line both sides of the road. What may be a footpath heads out almo... More
Home of A.D. Seaver, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Home of A.D. Seaver. Summer. House is obscured by large prominent tree in center of photo. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Main Street looking north, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A streetscape of Main Street looking north, near Wesleyan Academy. Several houses, trees, and utility poles can be seen on either side of the street. A small group of people are on the righthand side of the str... More
Hiker in the woods, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Photographic postcard of a man standing in the woods, with boulders and rocks on the ground. He is wearing a dark-colored shirt and pants, and a light-colored hat. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Group by Gurney's Store, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A group of men and a young boy outside of Gurney's Store. Four men in suits stand around a sign. One is sitting on the side, next to a young boy standing. In the background, the siding and shuttered windows of ... More
Congregational Church vestry, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Congregational Church vestry, view of interior west side. Decorated for Guest of Honor Mr. Howard's 50th Anniversary, September 26, 1905. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Tree damage, July 5, 1911, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A large tree, its trunk split and much of it fallen across the center of the photograph, in front of a house whose porch can just be seen on the right. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Congregational Church on Fire, Wilbraham Massachusetts
The Congregational Church on fire after a lightning strike. Much is dark around the flames, but the bottom of the brick or stone structure and the outline of the supports for the large steeple rises up from the... More
Congregational Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A closeup view of the Congregational Church exterior, showing the larger of the two steeples coming through the trees. Several stained class windows and the front door are visible in the photo. Courtesy of Wilb... More
Men's Bible Class, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A large group of men in approximately three rows, the back row standing, middle row sitting on chairs, and the front row sitting with legs crossed on the ground. The stone of Methodist Memorial Church and windo... More
Unveiling Memorial Boulder at Glendale Cemetery, Wilbraham Massachuset...
The flags are separated at the unveiling of the memorial boulder at Glendale. The boulder is in the center of the photograph while a large group of people stand all around behind it. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Glendale Methodist Church – about 1918, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Children and adults seated on pews around Christmas c. 1918. Person wearing paper mache Santa Claus mask stands at back, paper accordian bell hangs from ceiling chandelier. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Main Street looking south, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A screetscape of Main Street looking south near the intersection with Springfield Street. Houses, trees, and utility poles stand on either side of the street. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Union Station, Springfield, Mass.
A black and white photographic postcard of Union Station on Lyman Street in Springfield. The large building extends through most of the photograph with multiple gables, the largest of which is on the righthand ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Otis Lamson Home, Glendale Road, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A house with clapboard siding behind a stone fence. A woman and young man stand on the terrace near the house, behind the fence. A teenage boy rides a horse near the road in the foreground. Behind him, a man st... More
Group at the Beach, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A group of men and women sit at the beach, with the ocean at the right and a dune in the background to the left. Two women are sitting wearing sailor dresses, and another is reclining with her head to the left,... More
Methodist Church, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A postcard of the Memorial Methodist Church, now the library and meeting building at Wilbraham & Monson Academy. The stone building and clock tower are visible from Main Street looking south. Courtesy of Wilbra... More
Broad Walk, Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A color postcard depicting a path through the trees at Wesleyan Academy. The time may be early fall, as some of them show yellow or orange leaves. Three small figures can be seen on the path. Courtesy of Wilbra... More
Main Street School, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A teacher stands with 22 students, boys and girls of various ages, some standing and some sitting in front of a simple white-colored school building. The girls are wearing dresses or blouses and skirts. Some of... More
Main Street looking northeast from Springfield Street, Wilbraham Massa...
View of Main Street. Two women and a man are in the photo. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library
Main Street Northeast from Springfield Street, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A streetscape of Main Street, whis is running diagonally from right to left looking southeast. Along the street are three houses and the store on the far right with a “GROCERIES” sign visible. Snow is on the fr... More
Gebo’s Blacksmith Shop, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Six men outside of Gebo’s Blacksmith Shop in Wilbraham. Thedore Gebo is identified as the man wearing an apron on the far right. The blacksmith shop, a large structure with wooden slats and an open double door ... More
Elmer and Cassius Lemon, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Two men wearing dark overcoats face each other and shake hands over a large memorial boulder than reaches about to their wastes. The one of the left has a brimmed had and a white beard. The one of the right app... More
Chicopee River and Boston Road, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A colorized photograph of Boston Road as it runs by the Chicopee River. The river is on the lefthand side and separated from the road with a fence. One lone car can be seen in the background of the road, which ... More
J. Addison Bennett, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A large trunk stands to the left in the snow, taking up slightly more than half the picture. To the right stands J. Addison Bennett, with his right hand on the tree. He is wearing boots, pants, jacket, gloves, ... More
Unveiling Memorial Boulder at Glendale Cemetery, Wilbraham Massachuset...
A group of people stand outside Glendale Cemetery for a ceremony dedicating the boulder in memory of Wilbraham's veterans from the French & Indian, Revolutionary and American Civil Wars. Courtesy of Wilbraham P... More
Glendale Memorial Boulder dedication, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Front view of men walking down a path as part of the dedication of the Glendale Memorial Boulder in 1913. The two men in front are playing fifes. One of the people behind them carries an American flag. Another ... More
Court Square, Springfield, Wilbraham Massachusetts
Colored postcard showing a street view of Court Square in Springfield, with large buildings, a church, a monument, trees, and pedestrians in the view. There are two old cars in the foreground. The postcard has ... More
Historical map of Wilbraham - Public domain map
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Building zone map of Wilbraham, Massachusetts
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Isaac Brewer residence and inn, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A federal style, two story house with a door in the center and a pair of shuttered windows on either side, and four above. A fifth single window with shutters closed is above the door. Two women stand in the fr... More
George Ely's Old Corner Store, Wilbraham Massachusetts
A diagonal view of the front of George Ely's store from the lefthand side near Springfield Street. The building has light-colored siding, is two stories tall, and has a one-story porch. There are two big bay wi... More