| Antique Spectacles, Etc. – David A. Fleishman, M.D. retired ophthalmologist maintains this non-commercial web site filled with information and imagery of antique spectacles and other vision aids. www.antiquespectacles.com |
20 Kings Road
Sharon, Ma. 02067 (781) 801-0015
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| Arlington Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center – The Arlington Chamber of Commerce operates the Jefferson Cutter House. |
1 Whittemore Place
Arlington, MA 02474 (781) 643-4600
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| Arlington Historical Commission – The Commission is chartered under Arlington’s by-laws to review and act upon any applications for building permits that involve exterior changes to historically and architecturally significant structures in Arlington. www.arlingtonhistoricalcommission.org |
Whittemore Robbins House
670R Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 02476 (781) 316-3275
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| Arlington Historic Districts Commission – The Commission reviews the plans for external changes to houses in the Arlington historic districts with the goal of preserving the historical character of the district. |
Arlington Board of Selectmen
730 Massachusetts Avenue Arlington, MA 02476 (781) 646-1000 ext. 4065
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| Arlington Preservation Fund – The Arlington Preservation Fund, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose principal purpose is to make low interest loans to owners of historically significant structures in the town of Arlington, MA. www.arlingtonpreservation.org |
Arlington Preservation Fund, Inc.
Post Office Box 493 Arlington, MA 02476 (781) 646-9105
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| Arlington Town Clerk’s Office – Holder of vital records, true lists, etc. |
Robbins Memorial Town Hall
730 Massachusetts Avenue Arlington, MA 02476 (781) 646-1000
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| Boston National Historical Park – This is an association of sites that provide a coherent view of the Boston’s role in US history. It includes the Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Bunker Hill, the Charlestown Navy Yard, and the USS Constitution. www.nps.gov/bost/ |
Boston National Historical Park
Charlestown Navy Yard Boston, MA 02129-4543 (617) 242-5642
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| Boston Public Library – www.bpl.org |
Copley Square
Boston, MA 02117 (617) 536-5400
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| Civil War Round Table of Greater Boston – www.cwrtgb.com |
3 Waverley Oaks Rd. #202
Waltham, Ma. 02452-6274 781-647-3332
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| Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum – Operates a museum housing Dallin’s sculptures and archives, located at the Jefferson Cutter House. www.dallin.org |
Arlington Town Hall
1 Whittemore Park Arlington, MA 02474 (781) 641-0747
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| Lexington Historical Society – www.lexingtonhistory.org |
PO Box 514
Lexington, MA 02420 781-862-1703
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| Massachusetts Archives (1841-1900) – www.magnet.state.ma.us/sec/arc |
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02175 (617) 727-2816
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| Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records (1901 – present) – www.state.ma.us/dph/bhsre/rvr/rvr.htm |
150 Mount Vernon St.
1st floor Dorchester, MA 02125-3105 (617) 740-2600
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| Menotomy Minutemen – This group of re-enactors portrays the colonial Menotomy militia and brings the Revolutionary War back to life. Find them prominent in the Patriot’s Day celebrations. www.menotomy.org |
7 Jason Street
Arlington, MA 02476 |
| Middlesex Canal Association – The purposes of the organization are to publicize the history of the Middlesex Canal, to preserve as much as possible of the extant remains of the Canal, and to restore such portions as possible as an historical and recreational area for the general public. www.middlesexcanal.org |
Located at:
Faulkner Mills 71 Faulkner St. North Billerica, MA |
| Minute Man National Historical Park – Consists of over 900 acres of land which wind along original segments of the April 19, 1775 Battle Road this park preserves the significant historic sites, and properties associated with the opening battles of the American Revolution.www.nps.gov/mima/ |
Minute Man National Historical Park
174 Liberty Street Concord, MA 01742 (978) 369-6993
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| National Archives – Northeast Region – http://www.archives.gov/northeast/boston |
380 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02116 (617) 536-5740
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| New England Historic Genealogical Society – www.nehgs.org |
101 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116 (617) 536-5740
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| Robbins Library – The Robbins Library Local History Room contains books, photographs, slides, atlases, vertical files and other materials documenting the history of Arlington. Materials concerning Middlesex County and Massachusetts and its towns are also included. www.robbinslibrary.org |
700 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476 (781) 641-4884
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| South Middlesex Registry of Deeds – |
208 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 494-4500
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| The Old Schwamb Mill – Visitors can tour the mill buildings and see the manufacture of high-quality oval and circular picture frames using original tools and processes. www.oldschwambmill.org |
17 Mill Lane
Arlington, MA 02476 (781) 643-0554
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| Royall House – Now designated a National Historic Landmark, the Royall House was the home of Isaac Royall and Isaac Royall Jr. during 1732-1775. www.royallhouse.org |
The Royall House Association
15 George Street Medford, MA 02155 |