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In the autumn of 1860, the necessary legal steps were taken to form a Cemetery Association and purchase suitable grounds. At a town meeting, October, 1860, the sum of $1,500 for the purpose of purchasing grounds was appropri- ated. November 1, 1860, the Asso- ciation was formed under the name and style of the Forestdale Cemetery Association, and 24 1-4 acres of land purchased of Hon. R. A. Chapman and W. S. Davis at $100 per acre. The Lyman Mills, Hampden Mills, FORESTDALE CEMETERY. Holyoke Water Power Company and Holyoke Machine Shop aided the project by liberally purchasing lots. This was the first board of officers : Jones S. Davis, president ; Porter Underwood, secretary and treasurer ; board of trustees, Jones S. Davis, Porter Underwood, J. M. Whitin, Henry Wheeler, Edwin H. Ball, S. Stewart Chase, S. J. Weston, Austin Ely, Asa O. Colby, S. H.
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Walker ; auditors, R. B. Johnson, Chester Crafts. The cemetery was dedicated June 22, 1862, Prof. J. G. Voss, of Amherst College, giving the address of dedication, and George C. Ewing, the address on behalf of the trustees. Holyoke people have always manifested great interest in the keeping of the beautiful grounds.
The others are the Third Parish burial grounds, on Northampton street, for many years under the control of
ST. JEROME CEMETERY.
the First Baptist Society, and which has been used for about one hundred and fifty years, the St. Jerome cemetery, Calvary, and French Roman Catholic cemeteries, the latter located on Granby Plains.
The long desired City Hospital was made a reality June 10, 1893, that is, it was handed over to the proper authorities at that time. Rev. Dr. E. A. Reed had been one of its most enthusiastic promoters and had been aided by the best people of the city. It was incorporated by William Skinner, Joseph A. Skinner, J. G. Mackintosh, James
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H. Newton, George W. Prentiss, Edward P. Bagg, William Whiting, William F. Whiting, E. C. Taft, Timothy Merrick, Lemuel Sears, James Ramage, L. M. Tuttle, N. H. Whitten, J. Metcalf, E. W. Chapin and others. The building is located on Beech street extension, amid most desirable surroundings.
THE CITY HOSPITAL.
The history of Holyoke is so closely allied with that of manufacturing that the picturesque aspects are often overlooked. The residence portion is admirable, blocks are an exception on the upper streets, and nearly every
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house has its own yard, more or less pretentious, with trees and foliage in abundance. The streets all follow an upward tendency, following the grade of hills rising back of the river, the effect being one of terraces rising each above the other.
J. F. Knightly is located on Brown avenue, Elmwood. His house has an excellent view of the valley and river, reaching to Springfield on the south and extending to Granby and Belchertown on the north. Mr. Knightly is engaged in the roofing business and has a con- stantly increas- ing patronage. Theodore Spamer's fine residence and grounds adorn one of the sightly corners in Elmwood. Mr. Spamer is engaged in the meat business, RESIDENCE OF J. F. KNIGHTLY. and sends delivery wagons all over the city in addition to his Elmwood business.
E. C. Taft selected one of the finest outlooks for miles around, and there placed a house known as " Kenilworth Castle," being an exact but smaller reproduction of the RESIDENCE OF THEODORE SPAMER. old castle of that name. The color of the walls, against the background of hills, gives an " Old Country " character to the scene, which needs crumbling walls and climbing ivy to give the proper ancient effect. Every window gives opportunity for looking at beautiful pictures, all different and all picturesque. The
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KENILWORTH CASTLE, SUMMER RESIDENCE OF .E. C. TAFT.
HALL AND STAIRCASE OF KENILWORTH CASTLE.
grand hall of the castle is the strong feature. It takes up about half the width of the building and is elegantly furnished in appropriate style. The rooms above are not less beautiful in their appointments.
A very imposing home is that of William Skinner, situated on the upper end of Pine street, and this house has a history. In 1874, after the great flood which swept away so much manufacturing interest, Mr. Skinner had the frame
work and boarding of his Williamsburg house brought down to Holyoke and erected again. His mills have also been very successful, a large amount of business being done. The house has been improved in many respects since its removal to its present location.
Ex-Congressman Whiting has a most hospitable home, and assisted by his wife entertains most charmingly, sometimes in their town house, some- times in the "log cabin down on the farm," a very picturesquely located spot. The "Cabin" is a delightfully comfortable summer cottage on the bank high above the Connecticut river's flow. A veranda, wide as the house and abundantly furnished with lounging chairs, is on the river side and commands a view of the valley down to Springfield. An immense reception room takes up nearly all the house, a gener- ous, old fashioned fireplace, surmounted by the figure of the model cow raised on the farm, adding cheer- RESIDENCE OF WILLIAM SKINNER. fulness to the room on chilly days. The house is used only for an outing place, and the visits are comparatively of short duration.
Communication is had with the residential portion by electric cars, whose lines are now being extended in several directions. Willimansett is now included in the extension and from there the line meets the Chicopee division, thus establishing direct communication with Springfield. At the western terminus of the line on Northampton street, rails are being laid to connect with Mt. Tom Park. This extension now reaches the Heywood farm. These additions,
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with the city, Elmwood, Highland and Springdale lines already established, offer excellent facilities for reaching different portions of the city and suburbs. The improvements are carried out under the supervision of Superintendent W. S. Loomis.
The parks receive due attention and care. Hampden Park, near High and Dwight streets, is one of the beauty spots of Holyoke. Here are the soldiers' monument, drinking fountain and plenty of seats for the weary. Mt. Tom is the park of the future, and will be the place of resort for all wishing genuine country air. The car line leading to it carries one through the pleasantest part of the city, the elevation affords commanding views and no park in New England can boast of such natural advantages. The nearest approach to it is Farnum Park, in New Haven. Canonchet Park, given by the Holyoke Water Power Company to the city, is located on Depot Hill and affords a fine pleasure ground. Prospect Park, at the north end of High and Maple streets, is high above the river bank, giving beautiful views of the river's course and valley. Other smaller parks and squares are laid out at intervals all through the city, the newest acquisition being the "Dingle " Park, extending from Maple street to the TOWN RESIDENCE OF E. C. TAFT. Beech street extension, where it joins the City Hospi- tal grounds. A. P. Capen is fast getting the grounds into shape, being transferred from Hampden to the Dingle.
The first one besides the Hadley Falls Company to use the water power controlled at this place, was the Parsons Paper Company, which opened the power-making industry in Holyoke in 1853, with a capital of $60,000, under the business management of Mr. Joseph C. Parsons, one of the prominent owners. So successful was this enterprise for that time that in ten months 200 tons of stock had been used and fine writing paper made worth
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$50,000. The pressure of the expanding business soon required another mill, which was built in 1859. In November, 1860, one of the mills was burned at a loss of $60,000, but the insurance of $30,000 helped to erect another building. So remarkable has been its prosperity that while the capital stock remains the same, the surplus capital is nearly $1,000,000. The No. 2 mill was completed in 1889, and is consid- ered the finest and best equipped paper mill in the world.
WHITING PAPER CO., NO. 1 MILL.
The Lyman Mills corporation was organized in 1854 with a capital of $1,470,000. Two of its three mills were erected and operated for a short time previously by the Hadley Falls Company. Lawns, sheetings and drills are made in these mills to the amount of 80,000 pounds or 400,000 yards per week. Manufacturing has increased with unex-
WHITING PAPER CO., NO. 2 MILL.
ampled rapidity, being indeed " too numerous to mention."
The Whiting Paper Company was organized in 1864 by Wm. Whiting in association with E. F. Jenks and L. L. Brown, with a capital of $100,000. At this time about three tons of paper were made and composed entirely of the
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finest grades. The trade soon became so extensive that a second mill was built. The present nominal capital is $300,000, and the actual capital invested amounts to over $1,000,000. The product of this company is confined to the higher grades of paper exclusively, and includes wedding paper and bristol, bond, ledger, linen, and extra superfine writing papers. The Whiting papers are handled by the leading paper dealers and stationers throughout the United States and Canada. This company has a third mill at North Wilbraham, in this state. They are now making twenty-six tons of paper of the above mentioned grades, daily.
The Skinner Silk Mill, or the Wm. Skinner Mfg. Company, was first established in Haydenville in 1839, and lost its property by the breaking away of a dam in 1874, then moved to this city. It manufactures satin sleeve linings, silk serges, silk and mohair braids, machine and button-hole twist, sewings, organ- zine and cassimere sewings. Over 7,000 pounds are made every month. About 500 hands are employed at $18,000 per month. The business shows what Eng- lish energy and pluck will do.
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The foundation of what is now the D. Mackintosh & Sons Co., dyers and dealers in colored cottons, was com- menced twenty-five years ago by Donald Mackintosh, who originally came to this country for the purpose of THE WILLIAM SKINNER SILK MILL. starting the works of the Hartford Carpet Company, at Tariffville, Conn. Being a practical man, Mr. Mackintosh soon started in business for himself in a small way, the capacity of production being less than 1,000 pounds per day, and the business has grown until the capacity is now 20,000 per day, and the plant is one of the largest and foremost concerns in their line of business in the country. The concern experienced some reverses, being burned out twice, and at one time removed to Northampton, soon returning to Holyoke, became established again in a rented building and then moved into their present quarters on Lyman street, between first and second canals. The present company was incorporated eight years ago, with Donald Mackintosh, president, J. G. Mackintosh, treasurer, and C. E. Mackintosh, agent. Employ 150 hands, pay roll, $4,000 a month.
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Childs's Business College, which occupies the entire upper floor of Preston's building, 271 High street, was established here in 1883. The object and aim of this institution is to prepare young men and women for the practi- cal, every day affairs of life. The course of study embraces book-keeping, business practice, banking, business arith- metic, penmanship, practical grammar, correspondence, spelling, lectures on commercial law, stenography and typewriting. It has an annual attendance of over one hundred and twenty-five students and employs three regular instruct- ors. The various rooms are nicely furnished and equipped, and nothing is omitted that can add to the comfort and happiness of the pupils. By earnest and faithful work, this school has gained the confidence and support of the public. Its graduates take a high rank in business positions and are always in demand. The school is open from September to July, with sessions day and evening.
Charles Hudson Childs, the principal, was born in the historic, old town of New Braintree, Worcester county, Mass. He attended the public schools of his native town, and at the age of fifteen entered New Salem Academy. He afterward spent some time in the South in the service of the U. S. government. After returning to the North, he became a student at the Petersham Highland Institute where he made special preparation for teaching. Prof. Childs taught in the public schools for several years, but, in 1883, he determined to broaden his field of work. Accordingly, he took a course of business training at Hinman's College of Business at Worcester, coming to this city in November of that year. Mr. Childs was not only successful as a public school teacher, but he has been very successful in his Business College work. Besides being proprietor of the school here, Mr. Childs is interested in the Childs Business CHARLES HUDSON CHILDS. College at New Haven, Conn. He is also an active member of the Business Educators' Association of America-an association which brings him in contact with the leading business educators of the country. Prof. Childs's work is to train young men and women for lives of usefulness. He believes that women as well as men should possess a knowledge of business affairs. That his school is successful is shown by the steadily increasing attendance and the constant demand for its graduates.
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The Home School, 226 Northampton street, has occupied the same situation during a period of more than twenty-five years. Has fitted many students for our several New England colleges as well as prepared many of our best young men and women for business positions. The principal, Mrs. Dickerman, hopes to continue her work, and in addition to her former labors will give strictly private instruction to any desiring such teaching. Also parliamentary
HOME SCHOOL, NORTHAMPTON STREET.
law a specialty. Hundreds have found indeed a " home" at this institution since it was established in 1869. Some of the Chinese boys sent out by their government to receive American education, were kindly cared for by Mrs. Dickerman, who has won the gratitude of numerous students.
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One of the oldest, as well as best known, architectural firms in the city, is Clough & Reid. J. A. Clough came to Holyoke in 1867 and worked at his trade as a carpenter. In 1870 he began contracting, and was very success-
MARBLE HALL. 1 ful. Being called upon frequently to make plans, and having natural gifts in that line, in 1876 and 1877 he took a course at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At the completion of his course he opened an office for the practice of architecture. In 1883 W. B. Reid started as an apprentice with Mr. Clough and in 1889 became a member of the firm, which took the form of Clough & Reid. The joint efforts of these two able men have insured success, and some of the best buildings in the city had their origin in the High street office. The Marble Build- ing, A. E. Crosby, T. J. Flanagan, John Tilley, Dr. Davis, Dr. Geo. A. Maxfield, Jas. F. Coughlan, Woman's Christian Temperance Union, remodelling and additions to the Hotel Hamilton. They have also built some of the most costly and beautiful resi- dences in the city, some of which are : W. E. Syms, M. C. Pfahler, E. L. Bagg, W. A. Chase, John Marra, James E. Delaney, C. B. Davis, H. J. Stratton, A. L. Green, H. J. Frink, N. H. Whitten, James Ramage, Joseph Merrick, C. W. Rider, L. B. Johnson, C. W. Johnson, T. J. Flanagan. They have also done their share of school buildings : Hamilton street building, Nonotuck and Sargeant. They do not con- fine their field of labor to Holyoke alone, having done buildings at these places : Boston, Springfield, Westfield, Chicopee, Northampton, Easthampton, Huntington,
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Greenfield, Monroe Bridge, and at Rutland, Vt., Keene, N. H., Hinsdale, N. H., Dayton, Ohio. Clough & Reid
give their personal direc- tion and supervision to all of their work. The accompanying cut of Marble Building is one of their best.
G. P. B. Alderman's office on High street is a busy place, much frequented by intending builders. Mr. Alderman commenced business life in an office at his home, but soon needed more room, his work increasing so that assistants were re- quired. Among these is Henry Alderman, brother of the architect. Among the buildings which have come under Mr. Alder- man's supervision are : The First M. E. Church, Endeavor Chapel, First Congregational Church, Parochial school of Rev.
RESIDENCE CH- REY CHAS CRAVIERAM
COR. CABOT AND PARIESTE
Holyoke, Mast.
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PRECIOUS BLOOD CHURCH PAROCHIAL RESIDENCE,
Chas. Crevier, Central school at Orange, Mass., Town Hall at Granby, Mass., Holyoke Alms House, Leland & Gray
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Seminary, Townshend, Vt., the business blocks of J. S. Preston, John Tilley, F. L. Taber, L. J. Rigali, J. S. Comins, J. T. Hartnett, Anthony Kelley, Fred Batchelor, C. P. Lyman, Clovis Roberts, Kraig J. Yoerg, Geo. Lavoie, John McDonald, J. J. Hutton, Joseph Jasmin, D. C. Downing, G. C. Frissell, Howes Bros., H. W. Cooley, Guyott Bros., L.
RESIDENCE OF C. E. MACKINTOSH.
B. White, Louis H. Turgeon, the residences of John Tilley, W. H. Wilson, F. D. Smith, A. H. Morton, O. D. Allyn, E. H. Allyn, W. A. Allyn, Robt. T. Allyn, Carl. A. Allen, F. M. Smith, Jos. L. Laporte, James Barnes, L. G. Heinritz, J. F. Cleary, Thomas M. Cleary, Fred. H. Cook, Rev. Charles Crevier, Thomas J. Tucker, Michael
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Welch, F. D. Parsons, Fred Batchelor, T. H. Sears, W. H. Mayberry, James Proctor, C. H. Flanders, Howard E. Crafts, A. F. Gingras, Charles Blodgett, M. D .; H. W. Cooley and Mrs. S. W. Smith, of Warren ; M. King and Geo. E. Bates, Orange, Mass .; R. C. Kerr, Fall River, Mass .; N. G. Hayes, Northampton, Mass. ; Cyrus Damon,
RESIDENCE OF EX-MAYOR SULLIVAN.
New Britain, Conn .; tenement blocks, flats and houses too numerous to mention. The parochial residence of the Precious Blood Church, where Rev. C. Crevier lives, is a notable example of that style of architectural work.
The Maplewood illustrates the perfection attained in the preparation of homes for people who want a home feeling without the cares attending it. Here are suites of apartments, large or small, furnished or unfurnished, and in
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LA FORTUNE & CO.'S STORE.
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the same building an excellent dining room is kept. An elevator communicates with every floor, the building overlooks Athletic Park and its site on Maple street cannot be surpassed by any in the city. The building was erected in 1889-90 by Frank Beebe. It is one of the handsomest in the city, of brick with brown stone trimmings, and has sixty rooms, and was the first of this style in the city.
The cut which shows a sec- tion of LaFortune & Co.'s new store shows one of the popular Dwight street stores, with a front of 30 feet, depth 100 feet, which is well calcu- lated for its display of goods, being light and cheerful. This firm started business September 10, 1891, and was located at that time on the cor- ner of Appleton and High streets, in Browning Hall. They removed to their present place of business, 77 and 79 Dwight street, March 1, 1895.
Among the successful Dwight Designed street merchants are McAuslan & IMSAUSLA CharlesT Boyd Wakelin, first organized under the firm name of Connolly, McAuslan & WINDOW OF M'AUSLAN & WAKELIN'S STORE. Reid. In 1886, a change was made by which A. Forbes was taken into partnership. The death of Mr. Connolly, September, 1893, made another change necessary, and W. B. Wakelin, of Nashua, sold out his business of fourteen
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years' standing and bought an interest in the firm, the name then taken being McAuslan & Wakelin, Mr. Forbes still remaining in the business. This change was made January 1, 1895. In 1891, the present store was enlarged by the addition of the store occupied by G. W. Ingalls as a shoe store, and then commenced an extensive addition to the stock, millinery being carried on under better facilities, and an appreciable difference in quantity and quality of the trimmings, notions, gloves, ribbons and embroidery materials. The firm is now in a position to carry the largest general stock in the city, and the assortment extends from domestic furnishings to the finest lace. Careful attention to business and a determination to please have made the store a very popular place to trade. The number of clerks employed is forty.
WOODRUFF
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The J. B. Woodruff Coal & Wood Co. was formed in the winter of 1895, by J. B. Woodruff, who has long been a merchant in this city, and who was induced to take up this business by his elder brother, a veteran coal dealer of Pittsfield. The location, for this business, is an ideal one. Coal is received directly from the Consolidated road track, by means of mammoth chutes, is stored in a building near by and is kept perfectly screened until handed over to the purchaser. Kindling wood of all sorts and hard wood are also sold.
The "Rosemount " green houses have acquired a reputation much wider than the local trade. They were established in 1891 by E. C. Taft, whose knowledge of flowers and determination to provide Holyoke with roses second to none have pushed the trade in fine cut flowers along with such rapidity, that every florist in town realizes that each year the expansion of the business calls for larger outlay and better results if he is to hold his own in the trade. These houses were stocked with the rarest and most perfect varieties of roses, Mermets, Brides, Pearl, Wooton,
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Waterville, and all the other members of the gorgeous array. Then come carnations, lilies, smilax, brought to great perfection. Joseph Beach, who has had the houses in charge, has produced fine results, and is now paying considerable attention to chrysanthemums. The home of Mr. Taft is also under Mr. Beach's special care, and in the conservatory are a unique collection of orchids, the most complete in the city. Ed. Shaw handles all the flowers from " Rosemount," and so secures a monopoly. His Dwight street store is a beautiful place when adorned with masses of
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ROSEMOUNT GREEN HOUSES.
roses. The number cut in one day has reached 1,000, the total number cut up to date being 120,000 a season, which covers the period from October to June. Mr. Shaw ships large quantities of flowers to different parts of the country. Ford & Ross' store on High street is the most popular place in the city when the bicycle season opens. From early morn to dewy eve the devotees of the sport surge in and out in various athletic rigs, and, with new wheels, old wheels, which are brought for repairs, and all the accompaniments of the outing season, make business lively for the
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proprietors, who are assisted by many hands during the rush of trade. The business was first established for the sale and placing of awnings, the store being on Main street. The sale of bicycles soon came to be an important feature, and different agencies were added until the line was complete. Athletic goods, camping outfits, sportsmen's goods from
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FORD & ROSS' STORE.
fishing tackle up to folding cups, ammunition, indeed nothing is wanting to render it perfect, except the requisite salt pork and accompanying refreshments, these, Messrs. Ford & Ross do not supply. The disposition to accommodate and give entire satisfaction has made this High street store one of the most popular in town.
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H. A. Collings, who so ably represents Gallup & Co. in this city, adds to his fame of photographer, that of caricature artist. His special pictures and facial expressions have been published in Leslie's Weekly, in photograph magazines, and been exhibited at the National Exposition. The studio in this city is finely equipped with artistic furniture, backgrounds, and the appliances and instruments are second to none in Western Massachusetts. Mr. Collings makes a specialty of portraits, both in taking the original photographs and enlarging the same or making crayon pictures. Mr. Collings is a man of extensive popularity and wide acquaintance.
PORTRAIT ARTISTS
H.A.COLLINGS, M'GR.
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G. C. Frissell has proved himself a worthy resident of a young city, by erecting a building for business purposes which will answer all needs for many years to come. His High street building is one of the finest in Western Massachusetts for the purposes for which it is used. The two stores are connected with double doorway and both are handsomely fitted. Mr. Frissell's original plan was to use the right side for a bakery, proper, and very handsome fittings, glass cases, elegant side-wall decorations, and cut glass in mirrors and ornaments adorn the store.
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In the rear is the department where carts are send out on their rounds and also the wholesale department. Down stairs is a bakery arranged with all modern appliances for the successful carrying on of such a business, and the system and order make it a pleasant place to visit. The left store contains a handsome soda fountain and pleasant lunch and ice cream room. Everything here is planned with a special view to the comfort and enjoyment of the guests. Mr. Frissell thought Holyoke people could appreciate a good thing and gave it to them. An important part of the business is the catering for weddings, parties, etc. Special attention is given to this and the newest effects in table decorations are brought out. The store is justly considered a representative one in this city of push and thrift.
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