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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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