Images of America: Barnstable
Wed, Apr 24 2013 03:49
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A new book from the Barnstable Historical Society...
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In 1639, Barnstable was established by the Plymouth Plantation Colony as the third town on Cape Cod. Over time, Barnstable was divided into seven distinct villages: Barnstable, Centerville, Cotuit, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Osterville, and West Barnstable. Each of these communities grew and developed their own libraries, schools, churches, and general stores. Local industry was abundant, and residents were employed as blacksmiths, cobblers, copper smiths, and farmers. Saltworks, cranberry bogs, shipbuilding, and light industry all supported the area. Barnstable documents the evolution of the town between the 1839 bicentennial celebration and the 1939 tercentenary and shows how the advent of both the railroad and steamed-powered ships spurred great change in the town's communities. Today, economic life revolves around Hyannis while the other villages have become more residential in nature.
The Barnstable Historical Society, established in 1939, is dedicated to preserving, sharing, and exhibiting the history of Barnstable. Curator Stephen Robert Lovell Farrar selected images from the archives of the society and from the private collections of its members to tell this compelling story of change.
Copyright © 2013 by Stephen Robert Lovell Farrar and the Barnstable Historical Society
ISBN 978-0-7385-9836-9
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (April 15, 2013)
Support the Barnstable Historical Society and purchase the book from us directly in our new online gift shop! Quantities are limited, so order today!
Buy Now!
In 1639, Barnstable was established by the Plymouth Plantation Colony as the third town on Cape Cod. Over time, Barnstable was divided into seven distinct villages: Barnstable, Centerville, Cotuit, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Osterville, and West Barnstable. Each of these communities grew and developed their own libraries, schools, churches, and general stores. Local industry was abundant, and residents were employed as blacksmiths, cobblers, copper smiths, and farmers. Saltworks, cranberry bogs, shipbuilding, and light industry all supported the area. Barnstable documents the evolution of the town between the 1839 bicentennial celebration and the 1939 tercentenary and shows how the advent of both the railroad and steamed-powered ships spurred great change in the town's communities. Today, economic life revolves around Hyannis while the other villages have become more residential in nature.
The Barnstable Historical Society, established in 1939, is dedicated to preserving, sharing, and exhibiting the history of Barnstable. Curator Stephen Robert Lovell Farrar selected images from the archives of the society and from the private collections of its members to tell this compelling story of change.
Copyright © 2013 by Stephen Robert Lovell Farrar and the Barnstable Historical Society
ISBN 978-0-7385-9836-9
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (April 15, 2013)
Support the Barnstable Historical Society and purchase the book from us directly in our new online gift shop! Quantities are limited, so order today!
An Open Letter...
Tue, Dec 11 2012 02:04
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An Open Letter
The Barnstable Historical Society Board of Directors wants to take this opportunity to say a Special Thank You to Moni Stacy, and all the volunteers and artisans that made this year’s boutique such a success!
Moni’s hard work in facilitating the artisans’ participation, and overseeing the whole boutique along with the volunteers’ help in staging the house, as well as hostessing the shoppers, were all part of making the boutique a special event for our society.
Thank You for your support and Happy Holidays to all!
Sincerely,
Barnstable Historical Society
Board of Directors
