History of Sandwich

19Mar 2014

Preservation, Not Demolition!

Paul Gately, March 19. 2014 2:24PM This is the course being considered by the historic district committee as it deals with Kevin Hamlin’s request to demolish the centuries-old barn on his property at 45 Water St. across from the Wing School. Committee Chairman Bill Collins said the so-called demo-request has [...]

6Jun 2013

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 [...]

19Jan 2013

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 [...]

30Nov 2012

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

3Apr 2012

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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