Publications of the Sharon Historical Society of Sharon, Massachusetts

Publications of the Sharon Historical Society of Sharon, Massachusetts
Author: Sharon Historical Society
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2017-10-27
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780266828143

Excerpt from Publications of the Sharon Historical Society of Sharon, Massachusetts: No. 2, April, 1905 The address was delivered by Mrs. Gannett in 1802, in many towns in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York. It treats of her experience as a soldier of the Amer ican Revolution. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Publications of the Sharon Historical Society of Sharon, Massachusetts

Publications of the Sharon Historical Society of Sharon, Massachusetts
Author: John Goddard Phillips
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2018-01-24
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780483865471

Excerpt from Publications of the Sharon Historical Society of Sharon, Massachusetts: A Memorial of Eugene Tappan, Esq. Late Corresponding Secretary Letters from Judge Elijah George and Bentley W. Warren, Esq., of Boston, who were his associates in professional work. Communications from Rev. Almon J. Dyer of Sharon, and Rev. Osmond J. Bill ings of Upton. To all Of whom he desires to express his thanks, his appreciation of the valuable help so cheerfully given, and the pleasure gained by him from much thought in memory of a mutual friend. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Sharon Hill

Sharon Hill
Author: Kathleen Clarke
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738556864

A community less than a square mile in size, Sharon Hill came into its own in the 19th century. The surroundings were mostly undeveloped until 1872, when the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad ran its rails through the area. A few homes and farms dotted the landscape, and there were two passable roads. One main thoroughfare, known earlier as the Queen's Highway and now as Chester Pike, ran through the entire length of the town. With the arrival of the railroad, a town plan was developed and Sharon Hill added a few stores and businesses to its landscape. Affluent Philadelphians built their mansions along Chester Pike, and churches and schools soon followed. In 1890, Sharon Hill was incorporated as a borough when it separated from Darby Borough.

Sharon

Sharon
Author: Sharon Historical Society
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2014-08-11
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1439646651

At the turn of the 20th century, Sharons very existence was threatened by the collapse of the local iron industry as the towns economy and population began to decline. However, the popularity of automobile transportation and Sharons accessible distance from New York attracted a class of wealthy visitors who fell in love with the rolling hills and quiet valleys. This new weekend population purchased land and built stately country homes, reigniting interest in the area. Steady growth in construction provided much-needed work, and commerce began to thrive again. Early businesses expanded, and new operations opened. Local residents could shop at stores run by the Gillette brothers and A.R. Woodward, fill their tanks at Herman Middlebrooks gas station, and have their health care needs attended to by doctors at the state-of-the-art Sharon Hospital, built in 1916. Eastern Europeans became the towns newest residents, taking advantage of the affordable, cleared land to fuel a large number of highly successful farms. Sharons residents thrived as they reshaped their town, welcoming newcomers and nurturing a community of inclusion that lasts to the present day.