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What do we know about the construction of the Jason Russell House?

Robert Nylander published a report in 1964 that suggested that Jason Russell built the house in two stages: one part in 1740 and an addition around 1750, around the time … Continue reading What do we know about the construction of the Jason Russell House?

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Centennial Celebration of Arlington Town Hall

These are selected images from the 2013 Centennial Celebration of Arlington Town Hall display at Robbins Library, and the “Picture Postcard Perfect!” display installed in the lobby of Town Hall. … Continue reading Centennial Celebration of Arlington Town Hall

Knowing Susanna Adams Winn

[box]This is the third installment of three on the Winn Family Silhouette Album. The prior installments are here: The Winn Silhouette Album — Roots in Arlington, MA; Types, Techniques and … Continue reading Knowing Susanna Adams Winn

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Types, Techniques and Analysis of Silhouettes

[box]This is the second installment of three on the Winn Family Silhouette Album. The first is here: The Winn Silhouette Album — Roots in Arlington, MA[/box] There are three basic … Continue reading Types, Techniques and Analysis of Silhouettes

Winn silhouette Album

The Winn Silhouette Album — Roots in Arlington, MA

[box]This is part one of a three part series on the Winn silhouette album[/box] In 1999, the Arlington Historical Society (Arlington, MA) received a collection of artifacts, images and documents … Continue reading The Winn Silhouette Album — Roots in Arlington, MA