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Worcester, May 28, 1795
Subject: Map of the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, showing the roads and waterways in the city. Shows a part of the town broken off and given to Ward, now Auburn. Shows taverns, churches, mills and other buildings in the city.
WALKER ICE COMPANY vs. AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY
Hot water was a byproduct of manufacturing at American Steel and Wire which was dumped into Salisbury Pond in the winter of 1899-1900. When the hot water damaged the ice crop at Salisbury Pond, the Walker Ice Company sued for damages.
1896 City of Worcester Parts of Ward 1
Map location of the once standing Walker Ice Company dwelling at Salisbury Pond, 1896
Institute Tower with Horse and Bicycle 2
An early photo of the Tower shortly after it was built. Note the benches and metal ladder in the center. At the time parks were thought of as places of enlightenment and self refinement. These man-made ruins, known as “folleys” were designed with no…
Saplings in the Early Stages of the Park
Pond-side view of the park before the growth of canopy cover.