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About Brimfield
Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Brimfield was the home of General William Eaton, who conducted a daring expedition through the deserts of Barca, in Africa, in 1805.
Brimfield includes: Parksville and Fentonville. netronline.com
Brimfield is well-known for its Brimfield Antique Show, one of the largest outdoor antiques and collectibles markets in the country. The show attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world, and it takes place several times a year.
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VINTAGE BRIMFIELD
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First Congregational Church, Brimfield, Mass.
Designed by Princeton, Massachusetts architect Captain William Lamb, the church is two stories in height with a front-gable roof on which is set a four-part steeple. Built between 1847 and 1848.
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Hitchcock Free Academy and Soldiers' Monument
The Hitchcock Free Academy, known at first as the Brimfield Free Grammar School, was founded in 1855 by Samuel Austin Hitchcock.
The library was a gift to the town from James Danielson Lincoln in memory of his mother, Sara Danielson, and his wife, Mrs. Eliza T.M. Lincoln. Sarah Danielson was the daughter of Timothy Danielson, one of Brimfield’s prominent Revolutionary War soldiers, and through her mother’s second marriage, Sarah was a step-daughter of General William Eaton of Barbery Pirate fame. She married Dr. Asa Lincoln, and in 1823 James Danielson Lincoln, the sixth of their ten children, was born. Sarah died when he was ten years old and James went to live with an aunt in Franklin. He later lived in Wrentham where he became a successful manufacturer of jewelry. In his old age he decided to realize a life-long desire to honor his mother’s memory through the gift of a library in Brimfield. brimfieldpubliclibrary.com
First Electric Passenger Car into Brimfield, May 6, 1907
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Brimfield Hotel, 1908
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The Fountain, 1908
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Town Hall
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Looking West from Wales Road
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Rock Cut Near Foskett's Mills Grand Trunk Railroad, abt. 1910
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Lake Avenue
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Winter in Brimfield, abt. 1910
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Bird's Eye View East Brimfield, Mass.
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Main St., North Side, Brimfield, Mass.
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Sherman Lake, Brimfield, Mass.
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Steerage Rock, Brimfield, Mass., 1910
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Highland Ave., Ice Skating
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Mill Pond
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The Common
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Monument Square
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Mill Pond, 1911
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Fishing on Sherman Lake, 1912
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Cemetery at Brimfield, Mass., 1916
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Argonne Rest Camp
In 1918 the ironically named Argonne Rest Camp, 13 Main Street, was built for Thomas T. Gray when he returned to Brimfield from service in World War I. The Rest Camp was a store oriented to the automobile trade where Gray and his wife dispensed gas, sold tires, candy and sodas, and ran a barbershop. waymarking.com
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Danielson, Lincoln Memorial Library
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F. T. Parker Store and Residence
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Waterfalls, East Brimfield
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Observation Tower - Steerage Rock
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Robert J. MacConnell Dairy bottlecap
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Kai-Ou-Ra Kabin, Steerage Rock, Elevation 1243 Ft.
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Cozy Court Cabins
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Little Alum Lake, 1940
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West Shore, Mill Pond
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Elementary School, 1942
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Long Vue Motel
The front yard of this farmstead was converted into a tourist court to take advantage of traffic on Route 20. The farmhouse served as the office and some of the outbuildings were remodeled for motel units and a general store.
Along Massachusetts's Historic Route 20 By Michael J. Till
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H. L. Parker Dairy
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Indian Village Restaurant and Motel
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Brimfield, Massachusetts Hampden county. This town lies 19 miles E. by N. from Springfield, 50 W.N.W. from Providence, R.I., and 70 W. by S. from Boston. Population, 1837, 1,599. First settled, 1714. Incorporated, 1731. This is a fine farming town with a good soil, and is well watered by Chickopee and Quinebaugh rivers. The articles manufactured in this town, in one year, amounted to $105,262. The manufactures consisted of cotton goods, boots, shoes, leather, palm-leaf hats, chairs and cabinet ware. The value of wool grown, in one year, was $4,067.
Brimfield was originally granted to certain inhabitants of Springfield, and then included Monson, Wales, and Holland.
Branches of the Chicopee and Quinebaug water the town. The chief manufactures are boots, shoes and cotton cloth. Distance from Springfield, 19 miles; from Boston, 70.
The beautiful Congregational Church in Brimfield, Mass. was consumed by fire on Sunday forenoon last. It broke out during divine service, and took from one of the stove pipes in the ceiling through which it passed. Loss between $5000 and $6000; insured $3000.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
February 25, 1847
1848 - Brimfield
This town was granted by the general court, in the year 1701, to a number of petitioners, inhabitants of Springfield. The township as originally granted was 8 miles square, and was at first designated by the “Plantation adjoining Springfield;" but the committee, for the sake of convenience, as stated in the records, soon gave it the name of Brimfield. The first grants of land were made in December, 1701, to 13 persons. Very little seems to have been done towards the settlement of the place for a considerable time, owing probably to the embarrassments occasioned by the war with the French and Indians. In 1717, the proprietors’ committee petitioned for an extension of the township 3 miles further east, which was granted. After this the settlement progressed rapidly. Among the early settlers who came from Springfield are found the names of Sherman, Lombard, Pynchon, Hitchcock, Brooks, Morgan, Burt, Charles, Collins, Keep, Scott, Stebbins, Warriner. Nichols, Graves and Bliss. The Thomson...
BRIMFIELD, a township of Hampden co., in the state of Massachusetts, U.S., 68 m. SW of Boston. It is watered by the Chicopee and Quinebaug rivers, and is well cultivated. Pop. in 1840, 1,419.
JEMIMA ALLEN, of Brimfield, Mass., who recently celebrated her 107th birthday, was born at Sturbridge, in that State, on Sept. 3, 1774. Her husband died in 1849. When about 100 years old she came back to her daughter's house in Brimfield to spend her last days, and as she expressed it, to be buried by the side of her husband. She has several great-grandchildren married, and some of them have children. A good number of her descendants visited her on her 107th birthday, some grandchildren coming from Central New York. She is quite deaf, and stays in her bed most of the time, but her general health is fair.
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Osage City, Kansas
November 3, 1881
Brimfield Massachusetts, 1890
Brimfield, is an excellent farming town in the extreme east of Hampden County, on the Boston and Albany Railroad, whose station at West Brimfield is 79 miles from Boston. The post-offices are Brimfield and East Brimfield; and these, with " Little Rest," are the villages. The town is bounded north by Warren, east by Sturbridge, south by Holland and Wales, and west by Monson and Palmer,
The assessed area is 21,104 acres; which includes 6,456 acres of forest, containing a large proportion of New England varieties. The geological structure is dolorites and ferruginous gneiss and specimens of iolite in gneiss, adularia, or white felspar, molybdenite, mica and garnet, are found in the northern part. West Mountain is the most extensive eminence. On another eminence, 500 feet in height, is an immense bowlder known as "Steerage Rock," the summit of which affords a very extensive view. Great Pond, of nearly 95 acres ; enclosed by hills; Sherman Pond, of about 80 acres; Little Alum Pond, of...
Brimfield, a post-village of Hampden co., Mass., in Brimfield township, on the Chicopee River, 6 miles S.E. of Brimfield Station on the Boston & Albany Railroad. This station is at WEST BRIMFIELD (which see). Brimfield has a free high school, liberally endowed. The township has 4 churches and a pop. (1890) of 1096
1902 - MISSING HEIRS LOCATED - Bible Assists in Revealing Dead California Resident's Identity - The Relatives of Salem Charles, Who Left $142,000 Are Discovered in New England.
LOS ANGELES, Cal., July 19. - The mystery surrounding the identity of the man known as "Charles Hill," who died at the Good Samaritan Hospital here on May 17, leaving $142,000 in cash, has been solved. His real name was Salem Charles and his home was at Brimfield, Mass.
The story of the search for heirs by the Public Administrator and his attorney, Leon Moss, is interesting. After following up innumerable alleged "clues," all of which came to naught, Administrator Kelogg found among the old man's effects and old family Bible, on the fly leaf of which were written sentences almost faded and rendered illegible by age. The writing was magnified and the name of "Charles" and "Brim--, Mass.," were deciphered. Attorney Moss went to Brimfield, Mass., and without disclosing his identity found a family named Charles which had been prominent in that locality for 200 years. After a thorough investigation Moss became convinced that he had found the family of the deceased.
Brimfield, a post-village of Hampden co., Mass., in Brimfield township (town), on the Chicopee River, 6 miles SE. of West Brimfield, on the Boston and Albany R. Pop. of the town in 1900, 941.
If you're fascinated by history, a visit to Brimfield, a charming town in New England, offers a delightful array of experiences:
Brimfield Antique Show and Flea Market: This renowned market is a must-visit during its annual shows, offering a vast array of antiques, collectibles, and unique finds. It's one of the largest in the U.S., showcasing thousands of dealers. Plan your visit around its schedule for an unforgettable experience.
Sturbridge Village: A short drive from Brimfield, Old Sturbridge Village is a living history museum that transports you to a rural New England town in the 1830s. Interact with costumed interpreters, explore historic buildings, and immerse yourself in early American life and craftsmanship.
Quabbin Reservoir: West of Brimfield, Quabbin Reservoir is a picturesque destination for outdoor enthusiasts. With hiking trails, fishing spots, boating, and picnic areas, it offers stunning views and abundant wildlife, perfect for nature lovers.
Tree House Brewing Company: Beer lovers should head to Tree House Brewing Company in nearby Charlton. Known for its craft beers, the brewery...
History of Brimfield, Massachusetts, USA
 (Parksville) (Fentonville) - First Congregational Church, Brimfield, Mass.
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 (Parksville) (Fentonville) - Hitchcock Free Academy and Soldiers' Monument
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 (Parksville) (Fentonville) - J. Danielson Lincoln Memorial Library
The library was a gift to the town from James Danielson Lincoln in memory of his mother, Sara Danielson, and his wife, Mrs. Eliza T.M. Lincoln. Sarah Danielson was the daughter of Timothy Danielson, one of Brimfield’s prominent Revolutionary War soldiers, and through her mother’s second marriage, Sarah was a step-daughter of General William Eaton of Barbery Pirate fame. She married Dr. Asa Lincoln, and in 1823 James Danielson Lincoln, the sixth of their ten children, was born. Sarah died when he was ten years old and James went to live with an aunt in Franklin. He later lived in Wrentham where he became a successful manufacturer of jewelry. In his old age he decided to realize a life-long desire to honor his mother’s memory through the gift of a library in Brimfield. brimfieldpubliclibrary.com){kind=small}
 (Parksville) (Fentonville) - Parsonage and Common, 1905){kind=small}
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 (Parksville) (Fentonville) - First Electric Passenger Car into Brimfield, May 6, 1907){kind=small}
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 (Parksville) (Fentonville) - Rock Cut Near Foskett's Mills
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 (Parksville) (Fentonville) - Bird's Eye View
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 (Parksville) (Fentonville) - Argonne Rest Camp
In 1918 the ironically named Argonne Rest Camp, 13 Main Street, was built for Thomas T. Gray when he returned to Brimfield from service in World War I. The Rest Camp was a store oriented to the automobile trade where Gray and his wife dispensed gas, sold tires, candy and sodas, and ran a barbershop. waymarking.com){kind=small}
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 (Parksville) (Fentonville) - Kai-Ou-Ra Kabin, Steerage Rock, Elevation 1243 Ft.){kind=small}
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 (Parksville) (Fentonville) - Long Vue Motel
The front yard of this farmstead was converted into a tourist court to take advantage of traffic on Route 20. The farmhouse served as the office and some of the outbuildings were remodeled for motel units and a general store.
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