A History Lover's Guide to the South Shore
A History Lover's Guide to the South Shore

Author: Zachary Lamothe

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2020-10-12

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1439670064

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A guide to the history of the Massachusetts region for visitors, locals and armchair tourists alike. The South Shore is an intriguing mix of antiquity and modernity. The region’s first settlement, Plymouth, is a top tourist destination, as more than one million visitors flock to it annually. Quincy showcases the region’s Revolutionary War past, but even more of its fascinating sites are hidden behind an urban façade. Along windswept beaches and cranberry bogs, the varied terrain is unique and captivating. From the birthplace of Abigail Adams in Weymouth to the historical houses of Hingham and the Old Scituate Light, author Zachary Lamothe uncovers the stories behind some of the most notable people and landmarks in New England.

A History of Old Braintree and Quincy
A History of Old Braintree and Quincy

Author: William S. Pattee

Publisher:

Published: 2014-12-21

Total Pages: 696

ISBN-13: 9781462205455

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Hardcover reprint of the original 1878 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Pattee, William S. (William Samuel).A History Of Old Braintree And Quincy: With A Sketch Of Randolph And Holbrook By William S. Pattee. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Pattee, William S. (William Samuel). A History Of Old Braintree And Quincy: With A Sketch Of Randolph And Holbrook By William S. Pattee, . Quincy, Mass.: Green & Prescott, 1878.

Braintree
Braintree

Author: John A. Dennehy

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738572475

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First settled in 1634, and incorporated in 1640, the Town of Braintree has a long and distinguished history. "Old Braintree," which originally encompassed what is now Braintree, Quincy, Randolph, and Holbrook, was the birthplace of John Adams, John Hancock, John Quincy Adams, and Sylvanus Thayer. Primarily a farming community for almost three centuries, Braintree was also home to a number of water-powered mills and businesses, which prospered along the banks of the Monatiquot River. With the arrival of the railroad in the mid-19th century, several manufacturing plants were built near South Braintree Square. Farming and manufacturing have since been replaced by white-collar businesses and retail establishments. Since World War II, Braintree has become home to a larger and increasingly diverse residential and business population, due in part to its proximity to Boston and three major highways. Braintree presents images from the archives of the Braintree Historical Society and includes many previously unpublished photographs.