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Charles Brooks (search for this): chapter 15
feeling acquired through city life by idling time away to the harmony of song birds and the whisperings of trees caressed of breezes. Let the pedestrian stroll through silent, shady glens past the Panther Cave and the Stone Face to the rush-bordered depths of Wright's pond; or wend his way along the reservoir to Spot pond with its attractive zoo. He may view these three waters while they are serene under a cloudless sky or tossing in white-capped rage when lashed by the wind-driven rain. Brooks there are, which take their murmuring course through fern-grown bottom lands or rush in miniature cascades down the rocky steeps, later to ripple gently toward the waters of the Mystic. Motorist and pedestrian have access to excellent observatories, one at Bear hill, Stoneham, the other in the very heart of the Medford section of the Fells, a monument to the name of Lawrence. Both are easily reached from convenient roads. The variety of views from the latter tower are exceptional. Fro
William B. Lawrence (search for this): chapter 15
s while they are serene under a cloudless sky or tossing in white-capped rage when lashed by the wind-driven rain. Brooks there are, which take their murmuring course through fern-grown bottom lands or rush in miniature cascades down the rocky steeps, later to ripple gently toward the waters of the Mystic. Motorist and pedestrian have access to excellent observatories, one at Bear hill, Stoneham, the other in the very heart of the Medford section of the Fells, a monument to the name of Lawrence. Both are easily reached from convenient roads. The variety of views from the latter tower are exceptional. From its base stretch wooded hills to the borders of suburban Boston. Beyond these districts can be seen the ocean, the Hub itself, the famed Blue hills and the Mystic lakes. Bridle paths through all this scenic grandeur are innumerable. One might canter on unendingly each day along a different route. In the winter, ponds where the lily blooms in season offer their icebound
Irwin O. Wright (search for this): chapter 15
rn cities. O'er these historic hills the native Indian trod, and to this day they have retained their primitive allure. Wild life is indeed depleted, yet varieties of game birds and small animals abound. One may dispel the jaded feeling acquired through city life by idling time away to the harmony of song birds and the whisperings of trees caressed of breezes. Let the pedestrian stroll through silent, shady glens past the Panther Cave and the Stone Face to the rush-bordered depths of Wright's pond; or wend his way along the reservoir to Spot pond with its attractive zoo. He may view these three waters while they are serene under a cloudless sky or tossing in white-capped rage when lashed by the wind-driven rain. Brooks there are, which take their murmuring course through fern-grown bottom lands or rush in miniature cascades down the rocky steeps, later to ripple gently toward the waters of the Mystic. Motorist and pedestrian have access to excellent observatories, one at B
Edward M. Brooks (search for this): chapter 15
rom the latter tower are exceptional. From its base stretch wooded hills to the borders of suburban Boston. Beyond these districts can be seen the ocean, the Hub itself, the famed Blue hills and the Mystic lakes. Bridle paths through all this scenic grandeur are innumerable. One might canter on unendingly each day along a different route. In the winter, ponds where the lily blooms in season offer their icebound surfaces to skaters. Hills where daisies and buttercups nod beneath summer skies afford excellent tobogganing and skiing grounds; and over all this scene, so verdant in the springtime, so colorful under the masterful tints of autumn, the ardent snow-shoer may tread a sporty course when the bleak days of winter arrive. Thus, in every season, the Medford Fells extend to all opportunity for rest, recreation and appreciation of the great out-doors. Visit these inspiring woodlands and see how beautiful is rugged Nature unmarred by modern enterprise. Edward M. Brooks.
Spot Pond (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
trod, and to this day they have retained their primitive allure. Wild life is indeed depleted, yet varieties of game birds and small animals abound. One may dispel the jaded feeling acquired through city life by idling time away to the harmony of song birds and the whisperings of trees caressed of breezes. Let the pedestrian stroll through silent, shady glens past the Panther Cave and the Stone Face to the rush-bordered depths of Wright's pond; or wend his way along the reservoir to Spot pond with its attractive zoo. He may view these three waters while they are serene under a cloudless sky or tossing in white-capped rage when lashed by the wind-driven rain. Brooks there are, which take their murmuring course through fern-grown bottom lands or rush in miniature cascades down the rocky steeps, later to ripple gently toward the waters of the Mystic. Motorist and pedestrian have access to excellent observatories, one at Bear hill, Stoneham, the other in the very heart of the
Stoneham (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
wend his way along the reservoir to Spot pond with its attractive zoo. He may view these three waters while they are serene under a cloudless sky or tossing in white-capped rage when lashed by the wind-driven rain. Brooks there are, which take their murmuring course through fern-grown bottom lands or rush in miniature cascades down the rocky steeps, later to ripple gently toward the waters of the Mystic. Motorist and pedestrian have access to excellent observatories, one at Bear hill, Stoneham, the other in the very heart of the Medford section of the Fells, a monument to the name of Lawrence. Both are easily reached from convenient roads. The variety of views from the latter tower are exceptional. From its base stretch wooded hills to the borders of suburban Boston. Beyond these districts can be seen the ocean, the Hub itself, the famed Blue hills and the Mystic lakes. Bridle paths through all this scenic grandeur are innumerable. One might canter on unendingly each day
1870 AD (search for this): chapter 16
The Renovation of Peter Tufts' house. Early in 1870, when a new-comer to Medford, I first saw, and in a way read the pages of Mr. Brooks' History of Medford, which were reproduced in the last issue of the Register. I was also attracted by the steel engraving. Like other casual readers, I read and accepted it as historic truth. Inquiry about the old house brought the reply, Oh, the old fort! Medford is famous for its ships, rum and old houses, which threw little light on the real history of the old house which is really a monument of olden time. We readily concede that, and in reply ask, how old? It is a remarkable structure. Who built it? and when? are reasonable queries and certainly worthy of an answer. Seen, while riding along the street during the years, like those Charlestown people who have never ascended the monument, I had never been upon its ground or within it till the time referred to by Mrs. Coolidge in her recent address. All these views presented are wo
1890 AD (search for this): chapter 16
each gable. History repeats itself—in recent years people have used the same decoration in their new dwellings, but they did not call them port-holes. Since our visit to this house we have made effort to learn something of its condition at the time when it was restored or renovated by General Lawrence, its then owner. Interviews have been had with several well-known Medford men who worked upon it and whose evidence is credible. None fixed the exact date, but all agreed that it was about 1890. Mr. Ernest Moore said he was about the house nearly three months while in the employ of General Lawrence, who had as architect Mr. Lyman Sise. Mr. J. H. Archibald, a well known builder of Medford, made the repairs and Mr. Moore had a general oversight of them. Replying to our query as to the internal condition he said, It was a mess; everything torn out inside and old-finish stuff piled up in the attic What of the stairs? All pulled down and new ones built. Like the old? Yes, in the sam
1884 AD (search for this): chapter 16
necessitated new enclosing frames placed in the old openings and reducing the glass width of each five inches. Only the attic escaped the general renewal and here is the most interesting feature. The framing of the roof remains as original, about the only thing old in wood work now to be seen in the house, except the girders or large timbers in the ceilings of both stories. We were told that these were renovated by being scraped quite smoothly to remove the axe-marks of the hewing. In 1884, a builders' magazine of New York sent its artist here, got a view of the house and made illustrative drawings of the roof frame and peculiarities of window frames and published the same in its August issue. This was probably because of a communication from Mr. Cleopas Johnson, who had told of re-shingling it thirty-five years before, and in his letter quoting Brooks' history. Only the stairway is enclosed in the attic, and a lot of drawers and storage spaces fitted under its steep roof a
1872 AD (search for this): chapter 16
nkage of that new stock this fact is clearly evident today. He also tells the same story as Mr. Moore of the new oak studding. Mr. John Benson made the new door frame with its sill of very hard oak, doing his work at Mr. Archibald's shop, and also there made the window frames for the port-holes, meaning the sashes that enclose the glass and which are set in the brick work of the walls. Mr. Otto J. C. Neilson who was a Medford boy carrying newspapers down old Ship street for Mr. Peak in 1872 tells of the neglected condition of the old house at that time doors open and windows broken, and remembers that the port-holes were then filled up with brick. Mr. Sise said that he wanted the General to have the old style iron hinges and latches on the new doors, but they were fitted up with modern hardware. Mr. Blodgett said that the new interior finish all came from Brown & Co.'s mill at Somerville. The doors are all of modern style and make, and thicker than are usually found in o
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