History
What to Preserve? Understanding Strategies for an Addition to the Library by Chris Milford, AIA, Milford and Ford Associates.
The Woburn Public Library addition brings up important questions to address in developing a successful building strategy. Understanding the building in a larger context than the current functional needs is an important step. Mr. Milford will present a brief overview of the Woburn Public Library in the context of American library design and as part of the work of H. H. Richardson, the original architect. He will then offer some lessons learned about modifying historic structures from his work in North Easton, MA, and other related examples.
DID YOU KNOW that while the Pumping Station at Horn Pond (built in 1872) was originally designed to pump water directly from the pond into a reservoir, it didn’t actually pump any pond water for over 35 years? Or that the first Halloween Parade included lots of trick or treaters, in their costumes, who were allowed to march in the parade?
Find out interesting facts on the early years and beginnings of a number of different Woburn institutions and organizations at “Origins”, to be held in association with the Burbeen Free Lecture Series, on Monday, October 19, 2009.
The Woburn Historical Society Presents:
“4th Annual Cemetery Tour”
at Olde Woodbrook Cemetery
100 Salem Street, Woburn, MA
DID YOU KNOW that Woodbrook Cemetery was so beautiful when it opened in 1845 that a number of people had the remains of their loved ones dug up and moved from elsewhere in the town to Woodbrook? Or that the word “Woodbrook” has a common meaning and special relationship with the word “Woburn?”
On Sunday, September 27 - 1 to 5pm - an open house featuring a Victorian-style tea will be held at the Federal-style Tidd house, the oldest part of which was built in 1809.
Located in a section of Woburn once known as New Bridge Village, the original structure was completed in 1809 by Lt. Jonathan Tidd, a wealthy leather manufacturer. Built as a hotel for stage-coach passengers making their way along Elm Street which was then the main route from Boston to Lowell and Nashua, New Hampshire, the hotel provided hearty meals and occasional overnight lodging to weary passengers.
Since 1889, the house has been a unique residence for seniors, providing safe and affordable housing for seniors that allows them to continue to lead independent, fulfilled lives.
WOBURN, MA, June 1, 2009— On September 27, an open house featuring a Victorian-style tea will be held at the Federal-style Tidd house, the oldest part of which was built in 1809.
