Author: Topsfield Historical Society, Topsfield, MassPublisher:
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Category : Topsfield (Mass. : Town)
Languages : en
Pages : 164
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The Historical Collections of the Topsfield Historical Society
Author: Topsfield Historical Society, Topsfield, MassPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Topsfield (Mass. : Town)
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The Historical Collections of the Topsfield Historical Society
Author: Topsfield Historical SocietyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Local history
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Vol. 6 includes "The Celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Topsfield, Massachusetts, August 16-17, 1900."
John Redington of Topsfield, Massachusetts, and Some of His Descendants, with Notes on the Wales Family
Author: Mrs. Redington CarterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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Topsfield Fair
Author: David H. FletcherPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738512075
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
The Topsfield Fair is the oldest agricultural fair in America. In 1818, men of Essex County formed the Essex Agricultural Society in Topsfield, Massachusetts, with Col. Timothy Pickering of Salem, a Revolutionary War hero, agriculturist, and elder statesman as president. The mission was to promote and share new and progressive methods of agriculture and to show cattle at an annual outing. For nearly a century, the fair was moved to various towns within the county until 1910, when it settled into its permanent home in Topsfield. For nearly two hundred years, the Topsfield Fair has attracted millions of people to witness a spectacular fall event rooted in agriculture but also filled with thrills and family entertainment. Many forms of horse, dog, motorcycle, and automobile racing over the years have garnered gate receipts to pay for premiums and permanent display buildings for the agricultural exhibitions. Exhibits range from home and farm products to horses, poultry, oxen, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, rabbits, bees, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and trees. Vaudeville, water follies, pageants, rodeos, thrilling acts and rides, singing stars, horse hitches, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the commercial and food establishments have always added to the atmosphere of the fair.
Topsfield
Author: Elizabeth DinanPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439627290
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This unique collection of photographs and postcards presents the first pictorial history of Topsfield, Massachusetts. Topsfield is a collection of beautiful old photographs and postcards documenting the history of the town from its earliest days to the late 1950s. Quickly approaching its 350th anniversary, the town is known for its beautiful summer estates and the acclaimed Parson Capen House, one of the worlds-finest preserved examples of Elizabethan architecture. About 35 years after the purchase of the land by John Winthrop in 1616 from Masconomet, chief of the Agawam tribe, there was enough of a thriving agricultural community to establish a village. The Parson Capen House was built in 1683 by Reverend Joseph Capen and is now beautifully restored and maintained by the Topsfield Historical Society, drawing visitors from around the world. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Topsfield transformed from a primarily agricultural community into a rural suburban town with many lovely estates such as the Bradley Palmer Estate. Early images, including those from the Otto Lake glass-plate photograph collection, show early town events such as the Topsfield Fair, which is the countrys oldest town fair. These fascinating images give us a wonderful view of life in early Topsfield and document the rich history of local landmarks and beautiful countryside.
HISTORY TOPSFIELD MASSACHUSETTS
Author: GEORGE FRANCIS. DOWPublisher:
ISBN: 9781033455166
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Town Records of Topsfield, Massachusetts, 1659-1778
Author: Topsfield (Mass.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Topsfield (Mass. : Town)
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Town Records of Topsfield, Massachusetts, 1659-1778
Author: Topsfield (Mass. : Town)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Topsfield (Mass. : Town)
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Reading Group Choices
Author: Reading Group ChoicesPublisher:
ISBN: 9780975974476
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Historical Manual of the Congregational Church of Topsfield, Massachusetts, 1663-1907
Author: Topsfield (Mass.). Congregational ChurchPublisher:
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Category : Topsfield (Mass.)
Languages : en
Pages : 110
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