Canton’s Attic: Snapshots in Time
By Canton Citizen
In this glass plate from the late 1800s, we see seven young men in two donkey carts on a stripped field — perhaps football — and at least three men have baseball equipment. Etched in glass is the name “Fenno” and what looks like Blue Hill rises in the background.
The Canton Historical Society has been preserving the history and heritage of Canton for over a century. The photographic holdings are extensive and begin with some of the earliest views of the town in the 1800s through the era of Kodak slides and polaroid prints. The ongoing cataloging project has scanned and identified over 4,700 images, representing approximately half of the collection of photos that are stored in the society headquarters on Washington Street.
Constructed in 1834, the Viaduct is the single most photographed landmark in Canton and remains a vital link on the Northeast Corridor. This classic photo features an early 20th century view of transportation in Canton.
See this week’s Canton Citizen for more images of historical Canton courtesy of George T. Comeau. Special fall promo for new subscribers: $30 for 1 year/$55 for 2 years. Click here to order your subscription today (discount will be automatically applied).
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Posted by Canton Citizen
on Sep 14 2023. Filed under Canton History, Features.
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