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There are all kinds of interesting stories about Sandwich’s history. You can browse the Sandwich Historical Commission articles below.

Public/private effort may chart Sand Hill School future in Sandwich

SANDWICH BROADSIDER Posted Jun 10, 2013 @ 06:00 AM SANDWICH — When it comes to deciding the fate and future of historic properties around Sandwich, the town has had limited success in recent years; Town Hall restoration aside. What to do with the Forestdale Schoolhouse, Deacon Eldred House on Shawme [...]

Five more homes to receive distinctive Sandwich historical markers

SANDWICH BROADSIDER Posted Jun 06, 2013 @ 08:00 AM SANDWICH — The Sandwich Historical Commission has unanimously approved distinctive markers for five more homes that help define the town’s architectural look and family histories. A marker will be attached to a Greek revival home at 13 Liberty St. built circa [...]

Sandwich Seeks Bidders for Deacon Eldred House

GEORGE BRENNAN, Cape Cod Times, January 19, 2013 SANDWICH — The town is seeking bids for the Deacon Eldred House, a 1756 house located on Shawme Pond in the town's historical village center. Deacon Eldred House, Sandwich, MA At a 2011 town meeting, voters authorized the selectmen to [...]

A Christmas Night Murder in 1857

By Bill Daley It was Christmas night 1857 and “peace on earth, good will toward men” was not in the air in the glass workers village of Sandwich’s Jarvesville. A 15-year-old lad named Daniel Fogarty Jr. would be murdered that night. . . download PDF. . . read more

Old Town Burying Ground Gets Restoration Work

Thirty-nine damaged and fallen gravestones in Sandwich's oldest burying ground are getting professional restoration this fall. Work was begun in late September and is likely to continue into November, 2012 in a contract initiated by Jennifer Madden of the Historical Commission, with assistance from former commission member Kaethe Maguire and [...]

A View From The Chair – May 2012

Because historic preservation is vital to economic growth. “A Broadway producer who once told an aspiring playwright, “If you can’t write your idea on the back of my business card, you don’t have a clear idea.” So I’m going to begin by giving you this entire presentation at a length [...]

Historic Markers For Sandwich Homes

Program coordinator, Bill Daley and marker painter, Nell Gould with a recent addition to the program May 22, 2012 – The town of Sandwich is very fortunate to have hundreds of homes and buildings that date back to the 17th, 18th and 19thcenturies. They have been preserved by different owners over [...]

A View From the Chair – April 2012

Our Home's History Is Our History We have two direct connections to history: our family and our home. Family members pass and leave us with cherished memories, but our beloved homes tend to outlive us. They are what remain of those who lived there long ago. Whose hands slid down [...]

Sand Hill School: The Clark-Haddad Memorial Building

In 1851 a new 2 bay by 3 bay, 2-story, wood-frame building with a gable roof was erected at the corner of Factory Street and George’s Rock Road (16 Dewey Avenue). Known as the Jarvesville School, and later, the Sand Hill School, the building was replaced in 1885 with the [...]

Historic Preservation in Sandwich MA

March 1, 2012 - The question of Historic Preservation Restrictions has become a story in Sandwich. Selectmen, regulators and residents have been asking what that means, how it happens and who makes it happen. There are two pdf documents that will answer many of your questions. Please read them and [...]

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