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1846-CAMBRIDGE 100TH ANNIVERSARY-1946
The Centennial of Cambridge as a City 1846 - 1946
TT comes to us as a duty and a privilege to record some facts in connection with the anni- versary of 100 Years a City that Cambridge celebrates in 1946. We know that since the birth of this famous city the Directory has faithfully recorded the names of its citizens, its insti- tutions and industries. That approaches the nearest to a real history of any human effort but it is also necessary to recognize by special observances that Cambridge is growing older as a community, and to make it impressive while so doing.
In 1630 the town of Cambridge had its beginning. In 1846 a city charter was obtained, In the beginning of Cambridge the name was Newtowne. In 1638 the name of Cambridge wa approved by the General Court. In 1896 the 50th anniversary of Cambridge as a city was hel with appropriate exercises and speeches by illustrious men of that time. In 1921 the 75ť anniversary was observed. In 1946, we believe it is agreed by all that Cambridge has this 100t. anniversary proudly proclaimed herself by the character of this observance.
As the foregoing pages of this Directory tell the story of modern Cambridge in 1946, w confine ourselves mostly to recording the exercises, and some views of the celebration.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION WEEK JUNE 29 - JULY 7
Sunday,
Monday,
Saturday, June 29-2:00 to 4:00 p. m., Navy and Coast Guard Demonstration on Charles River Basin; 12:00 to 6:00 p. m., Art Exhibit Harvard Germanic Museum. June 30-Forenoon, Religious in all churches; 12:00 to 6:00 p. m., Art Exhibit Harvard Germanic Museum; 8:30 p. m., Symphony Concert at Harvard Stadium. July 1,-Education Day-Open House at Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Rindge Technical School; 12:00 to 6:00 p. m., Art Ex- hibit Harvard Germanic Museum; 8:30 p. m., Pageant at Stadium, awarding of prizes for best Essays, Fireworks Display, after Pageant Performance, on Charles River Bank at Larz Anderson Bridge.
Tuesday,
July 2,-Historical Day-Open house at Historical places, tours arranged; 12:00 to 6:00 p. m., Art Exhibit Harvard Germanic Museum; 1:00 to 3:00 p. m., tours by chartered buses making available sight seeing of famous landmarks; 8:30 p. m., Pageant at Harvard Stadium and Mayors Night.
Wednesday, July 3,-Washington Elm Day-12:00 to 6:00 p. m., Art Exhibit Harvard Ger- manic Museum; 2:00 p. m., U. S. Army Band Concert, at Soldiers Monument, Cambridge Common; 3:30 p. m., Dedication of scion of Elm at memorial site, Cambridge Common; 5:00 p. m., Services Christ Church, Garden Street, Address by Rt. Rev. William Appleton Lawrence, D. D., Bishop of Western Massa- chusetts; 6:00 p. m., Public Meeting and Banquet, Commander Hotel; 9:00 p. m., Pageant at Harvard Stadium, Distinguished Guests Night.
Thursday,
July 4,-10:00 a. m., Pontifical High Mass at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, celebrant, His Excellency, Richard J. Cushing, D. D., Arch Bishop; 10:00 a. m., Services First Baptist Church, address by Rev. Albert C. Thomas, D. D .; 1:00 p. m., Luncheon at Commander Hotel; 12:00 to 6:00 p. m., Art Ex- hibit, Harvard Germanic Museum; 3:00 p. m., Grand Parade starting at Me- morial Drive and Massachusetts Avenue, proceeding to Cambridge Common; 8:30 p. m., Pageant at Harvard Stadium, United Nations Night.
Friday,
July 5,-Know Your City Day-Open House in all Municipal buildings and de- partments, Guides available; 12:00 to 6:00 p. m., Art Exhibit, Harvard Germanic Museum.
Saturday, July 6,-Physical Fitness Day-2:00 p. m., Harvard Stadium, Track and Field Events; 12:00 to 6:00 p. m., Art Exhibit, Harvard Germanic Museum; 8:00 p. m., Centennial Ball, Memorial Hall, participants in Pageant.
Sunday, July 7,-2:00 to 6:00 p. m., Art Exhibit, Harvard Germanic Museum; 2:30 p. m., Golf Exhibition, Municipal Golf Course, outstanding Cambridge golfers par- ticipating.
After nine days of glorious events, with weather favorable all through it, the end of the celebration came to a close with all the populace tired but happy. The enormous task of planning and directing such an event is apparent from a glance at the program. Those who
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participated will probably never do so for any future anniversary, but a new generation will carry on, inspired by what this generation did, and we hope that we can preserve for them in these pages the program of events and this milestone in the history of Cambridge.
THE GRAND PARADE
The outstanding event of this anniversary celebration was the grand parade of July 4, con- sisting of seven divisions, assembling on Memorial Drive at 2:30 p. m. The start was made promptly with favorable weather. The route was down Massachusetts Avenue to Cambridge Common via Lafayette, Central, Putnam, Quincy and Harvard Squares. The Reviewing Stand at Garden Street on Cambridge Common side opposite Appian Way. In Reviewing Stand officially were the Mayor of Cambridge, City Council, Governor of Massachusetts, and many distinguished guests, including Gold Star kin and Wounded Veterans.
PARADE ROSTER
The Parade Roster consisted of Police Escort of Motor Cycle Squad and Mounted Police Platoon; Chief Marshall, Chief of Staff, Assistant Chiefs of Staff seven in number, Adjutant, lides three in number, Staff Bugler. The Staff consisted of His Honor the Mayor, Members of br. mc tio. art® bri City Council, Chairman of Centennial Committee and distinguished National, State, County, City and Town Guests. Holders of Distinguished Service Cross, The Navy Cross, Survivors of 'ataan serving as honor guard to Distinguished Military Guests. U. S. Senators, Members of Congress, Representatives of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, Mayors and "hairmen of Boards of Selectmen, State Senators, State Representatives of Cambridge, Mem- Miers School Committee, and Chairman of the Centennial Committee Hon. Edward A. Couni- its in, Jr.
Car sinc Ch
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Photo by CARLETON PATRIQUIN
Distinguished guests headed by General Courtney H. Hodges follow the 82nd Airborne Division platoon through Central Square in the monster Centennial parade. Over 200,000 persons lined the streets from M. I. T. to the Cambridge Common cheering and applauding as the colorful spectacle passed in review. For more than three hours the 15,000 marchers, 35 musical units, marching veterans, civic groups, industrial floats and municipal division thrilled the watchers.
PARADE FORMATION
The United States Army Band; First Division, Military-Army Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Massachusetts State Guard; Second Division, Veterans Organizations; Third Division, Veterans of World War War II, Official Welcome Home; Fourth Division, Educational; Fifth Division, Civic and Fraternal Organizations; Sixth Division, Business and Industrial; Seventh Division, Municipal.
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FRSIIS
S-ANICHT NEH- 1946 1639 . CAMBRIDGE- FIRST IN PRINTING . 1946
Photo by CARLETON PATRIQUIN
The enisode shown is that of Stephen Daye, the printer, in conference with John Eliot in 1640. Stephen Daye is showing John Eliot the title page of the Bible which he has printed from the transla- tion of the Bible into the Indian language. The Indian looks on with interest.
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Photo by CARLETON PATRIQUIN
Giant stage in Harvard Stadium showing the four "Pillars of Power" (patriotism, religion, educa- tion and industry), which have made Cambridge great. The above scene is the finale of the brilliant Centennial Pageant in which 2500 Cambridge men, women and children participated for four successive evenings. This depiction of three hundred years of Cambridge history was one of the highlights of the nine-day celebration.
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1846-CAMBRIDGE 100TH ANNIVERSARY-1946
CAMBRIDGE CENTENNIAL SONG
Words by
Music by
Theodora Downs -- C. H. L. S. '46
Maudeline Beckles, C. H. L. S., '46
By the waters of the Charles River,
From elm-shaded lanes Great a city, great in size, That esteem attains,
Now our song gives praise to her this day.
Cambridge, honored be,
City fair, with gifts most rare, Praise to thee!
Many people living here, work- ing, Make her greater still.
Molding, building strengthining her
By their power and will;
Now her industry is known widely.
Cambridge, honored be, City fair, with gifts most rare, Praise to thee!
Home of culture and of wide learning,
Generous to all;
Knowledge, letters, names re- nowned
Answer to her call;
To the world she's given all freely.
Cambridge, honored be,
City fair, with gifts most rare, Praise to thee!
THE WASHINGTON ELM Named after General George Washington who took command of the American Army here July 3, 1775 CAMBRIDGE FROM THE AIR
Modern Cambridge is represented in pictures following. Within the next few years it is estimated that great changes in this city will occur, with the planned building of industrial structures costing over $6,000,000, and as many more million in educational structures. It now looks as if 1946 was only a milestone in the physical features of Cambridge, municipally, indus- trially and institutionally.
CENTRAL SQUARE
Photo by CARLETON PATRIQUIN
['. One of the principal shopping centers of the city. City Hall and Main Post Office, and many office buildings, banks, stores and social structures are located here. One of the Sub- way stations is located here and connects with the Greater Metropolitan area and fast trans- portation.
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HARVARD SQ .- 112 miles from Central Square
Photo by CARLETON PATRIQUIN
An important center in the long Massachusetts Avenue which begins at the Charles River Bridge and continues for some four miles to the western city limits. Harvard Square focuses the educational, trade and social life of Harvard University, Radcliffe College, many stores, offices, banks, office buildings, dormitories, churches, hotels, apartment structures. It is attractive in a cultural way. A subway station is located here.
Photo by CARLETON PATRIQUIN
INMAN SQUARE
One of the busiest traffic intersections is shown in this striking aerial photo Recently renamed Callanan Square by the City Council, this is the square where Somerville and Cambridge traffic merges The Inman Square fire station can be distinguished by the white markings on the bell tower and the six exits for apparatus The intersection links Harvard and Lechmere points via Cambridge Street, and Porter Square and Kendall Square, via Beacon and Hampshire Streets.
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PORTER SQUARE-3 miles from Cent. al Square Photo by CARLETON PATRIQUIN
This aerial photo of Cambridge shows the center of the city's rail traffic, Porter Square, housing the Boston and Maine depot and the home of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. department store. Crossing the bridge above the four-lane train track is a street car outbound on Massachusetts Avenue.
NEAR LECHMERE SQUARE
Photo by CARLETON PATRIQUIN
The above view shows the Middlesex County Courts which are in the vicinity of Lechmere Square. One of the business and transportation centers of Cambridge, the terminal of the elevated railway system as entered from Cambridge Street, can be seen at upper right.
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1846-CAMBRIDGE 100TH ANNIVERSARY-1946
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CITY GOVERNMENT
1846-CAMBRIDGE 100TH ANNIVERSARY-1946
1846 - to - 1946.
CAMBRIDGE One Hundred Years a City
Founded 1630 · Incorporated 1846
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Our Municipal Leaders
Mayor JOHN D. LYNCH
City Manager JOHN B. ATKINSON
City Councilors
Back Row: JOSEPH A. DeGUGLIEIMO, JOHN J. FOLEY, MICHAEL A. SULLIVAN, JAMES J. CASEY, MICHAEL J. NEVILLE
Front Row: HYMAN PILL, HON. JOHN D. LYNCH, Mayor, W. DONNISON SWAN, THOMAS M. MCNAMARA
WHERE YOUR
Tax DOLLAR GO
3.764
7.923
.722
Schools
General Government
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
.376
3.049
$
4.656
Hospital
Libraries
Debt and Interest
Welfare
2.532
2.490
.683
2.360
State and County
Street Lighting and Electrical
Fire
Police
1.861
1.077
Health
Pensions and Retirement
Miscellaneous
Finance
Based on the 1946 Tax Rate of $35.80 per Thousand
Where the $
Comes From
INCOME
Real Estate Taxes.
$5,801,228.90
Personal Property Taxes ..
457,040.70
Poll Taxes. .
70,000.00
State.
1,111,681.90
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes. . 80,000.00
Departmental Receipts ..
1,374,835.22
Surplus Revenue 166,000.00
$ 9.060,786.72
Where the $ Goes EXPENDITURE
Schools $ 2,005,340.86
Debt and Interest
771,820.00
Welfare
1,178,466.06
Public Works
952,785.01
Fire.
628,891.64
State and County
640,970.59
Police.
597,343.02
Hospital.
545,499.78
Pensions and Retirement Miscellaneous.
220,314.03
Health
272,638.64
Street Lighting and
Electrical 173,035.54
General Government 182,674.16
Parks and Recreation 190,117.47
Finance
134,628.42
Libraries.
95,072.63
$ 9.060,786.72
$
.531
.870
471,188.87
.751
2.155
ORGANIZATION CHART - CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
VOTERS OF CAMBRIDGE
SCHOOL . COMMITTEE
CITY CLERK
CLERK OF COMMITTEES
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
CITY SOLICITOR
FINANCE SERVICES
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
PROTECTIVE SERVICES LIFE & PROPERTY
HEALTH
SERVICES
WELFARE SERVICES
CITY AUDITOR
CITY TREASURER
CITY MANAGER
A
LA TRUSTEES OF THE CAMB CITY HOSPITAL
BUDGET EXAMINER
RETIREMENT BOARD
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
HEALTH DEPT
CITY HOSPITAL DEPT.
PURCHASING DEPT.
BD. OF HEALTH LABORATORY
CAMBRIDGE SANITORIUM
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
BUILDING DEPT
ELECTRICAL DEPT
SEALER OF WG'TS. & MEAS
OVERSEERS OF PUBLIC WELFARE
SOLDIERS AID DEPT.
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
CITY MISSIONARY
PUBLIC WELFARE DEPT.
WATER DEPT
STREET & BRIDGE DEPTS.
ENGINEERING DEPT.
CEMETERY DEPT.
BD. OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
SEWER DEPT.
FENCE VIEWERS
PK. & RECREATION DEPTS.
CITY INFIRMARY
CITY PHYSICIAN
CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY
PUBLIC LIBRARY DEPT.
TRS. OF THE BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND
CAMBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
CAMBRIDGE BD. OF MUNICIPAL: DEFENSE
CAMBRIDGE PLANNING BOARD
TRUSTEES OF THE BULLOCK FUND
TRUSTEES OF THE DOWSE INSTITUTE
TRS. OF THE SANDERS TEMPERANCE FUND
.
POLICE DEPT
FIRE DEPT
BOARD OF HEALTH
BD. OF LICENSE COMMISSION
POLE & CONDUIT COMMISSION
WATER BOARD
BOARD OF APPEAL
A
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
CITY MESSENGER
CITY COUNCIL MAYOR
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Public Officials and Department Heads of Cambridge FOR THE YEAR 1946
ASSESSORS-City Hall (21)
Ahern, Thomas E. Gibson, Thomas F. Guiney, Joseph, Chairman AUDITOR-City Hall (2) Mckenzie, John J. BOARD OF APPEAL-City Hall
Galvin, Wm. L., Chairman Soule, Parker F.
Walsh, James J. BOARD OF EXAMINERS-City Hall Galvin, Wm. L., Chairman Mulcare, Thomas Peter, J. Georges BRIDGE COMMISSIONERS Under Street Dept. BUDGET EXAMINER-City Hall McCall, Owen F.
BUILDING DEPT .- City Hall (28)
Terry John J., Superintendent
CEMETERY DEPT .- Coolidge Ave. Hamilton, Ralph N., Superintendent CITY CLERK-City Hall(9)
Burke, Frederick H., Clerk Doyle, Albert T., Asst. Clerk CITY MESSENGER-City Hall (20) Reagan, Bernard F. CITY PHYSICIAN-City Hall Annex
Groden, Ilarold M., M. D.
Fleming, Patrick J., M. D. CLERK OF COMMITTEES City Hall (16) Gould, Forrest L., Acting Clerk ELECTION COMMISSION 5 Western Ave. (308) Hartnett, Thomas J., Chairman
Cazmay, N. Russell McCarthy, Alice E.
Penniman, Harry A., Secretary ELECTRICAL DEPT. Fire Headqtrs Moynihan, Vincent L., Electrician EMPLOYMENT DEPT. City Hall Annex (3)
Coady, Francis, Agent ENGINEERING DEPT .- City Hall (30)
Hooker, G. Frank, City Engineer EXECUTIVE DEPT .- City Hall (14)
Atkinson, John B., City Manager FENCE VIEWERS-Under Assessors FIRE DEPT .- Headquarters 491 Broad- way-See Page 43
Gutheim, Herman È., Chief HEALTII DEPT .- City Hall (25)
See page 45
Heaton, Thomas J., M. D., Chairman Henderson, John J.
Hickey, William T. Crowley, John D., Agent
McHugh Wm. P., Supt. Disp., Cambridge Sanatorium, 799 Concord Ave. CITY HOSPITAL BOARD-1493 Cam- bridge
Ahern, Thomas Fisk, Amelia Mackenzie, Arthur G.
Wadden, Joseph M., M. D., Chairman
Foster, George, M. D., Director, 1493 Cambridge Nurses Home, 16 Camelia av
CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY -- Washington Elms, Windsor
Burns, Daniel F., Agent
Corrigan, Leo V. Emerson, William Hamilton, Charles, Chairman Sciarappa, Angelo A. Sullivan, Michael J. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
Bennett, Percy A. Fosgate, Charles M. Townsend, Frank H., Chairman CITY INFIRMARY -- 650 Concord Ave. Conway, William C., Superintendent
LAW DEPT .- City Hall (13) Daly, John A., Solicitor
Goldberg, Mosier B., Assistant Smith, J. Henry, Assistant LIBRARY DEPT. 1 449 Broadway-See Page 93 Board of Trustees LICENSE COMMISSION City Hall (24A)
Gutheim, Herman E. King, John R.
Quinn, John E., Chairman
MAYOR'S OFFICE-City Hall (17)
Lynch, Hon. John D., Mayor
Ilarrington, James E., Secretary PARK DEPT. City Ilall (25) and 200 Raymond See Page 41 Board of Commissioners See page 41 PLAN ING BOARD City Hall Annex
Adams, Frederick J., Chairman
Durant, Aldrich
Ferrick. John F.
Greer, J. W.
Guiney, Joseph
Hartzog, Justin R.
Hooker, G. Frank
Bender, Draveauz, City Planner POLICE DEPT. Headquarters 5 Western ave. See Page 42
King, John R., Chief
PURCHASING DEPT.
City Hall(11)
McGinness, Wm. H., Agent
RETIREMENT BOARD City Hall (21)
Bennink, Arthur S.
Church, Constantine J.
Mckenzie, John J. SCHOOL DEPT.
Office 1700 Cambridge-See Page 40 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES DEPT. Municipal Bldg. (219)
('Neil, Joseph M. SEWER DEPT.
City Hall (30) and 200 Raymond Hooker, G. Frank, City Engineer SINKING FUND COMMISSION City Hall
Carleton, Philip G. Jackson, Patrick T.
Jaquith, Wendell L.
Murphy, Joseph M.
Reardon, Wm. H. Jr., Chairman
Wright, Arthur M.
STREET DEPT .- 147 Hampshire See page 44
TREASURER-City Hall (3-4) Reardon, Frederick VETERANS' BENEFITS City Hall Annex
Sullivan, Edward F., Agent
VETERANS' SERVICE
City Hall Annex
Hughes, James F. J., Director
WATER DEPT .- City Hall (5-6-7) Members of Board
Doyle, John J. Ruggles, C. O.
Scully, Frank P., Chairman
Turner, Howard M.
Walsh, William J. Good, Timothy W., Superintendent WELFARE DEPT. City Hall Annex
Cahill, Peter J., Chairman Mclaughlin, George A. Moher, James F. Finnegan, James E., Secretary
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MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY
CALL LIST
SWITCHBOARD-CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL-TRO 6800 815 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. Connecting with the following offices and departments: Assessors; Board of Health; Budget Examiner; City Auditor; City Clerk; City Engineer; City Manager; City Messenger; City Solicitor; City Treasurer; Clerk of Committees; License Commission ; Mayor's Office; Purchasing Agent; Retirement Board; Superintendent of Buildings; Superintendent of Parks; Superintendent of Sewers; Water Department. CITY HALL ANNEX-TRO. 8621-57 INMAN STREET
Connecting with the following departments: Board of Health Laboratory; City Physician; Dental Clinic; Employment Office; Planning Board; Veterans' Bene- fits and Municipal Pensions; Veterans' Service Department; Welfare and Old Age Assistance,97
POLICE DEPT. AT MUNICIPAL BLDG., 15 WESTERN AVE., TEL. TRO 9800 FIRE HEADQUARTERS AT 491 BROADWAY-TEL. TRO 0125
CAN WE SERVE YOU?
WHOM TO CALL:
TRO. 7100
Fire TRO. 0125
Ambulance TRO. 9800
Police. TRO. 9800
Or in an emergency, dial "Operator," say "Emergency Fire" or "Emergency Police."
Be sure to tell where you are calling from.
COMPLAINTS
Complaint Department. TRO. 6800
IF YOU WANT INFORMATION ON
CALL
AT
Assessments
Assessors
TRO. 6800
Bicycle Licenses
Police.
TRO. 9800
Bills and Accounts
Auditor TRO. 6800
Birth Certificates
City Clerk.
TRO. 6800
Building Permits
Building Department.
TRO. 6800
Burial Permits
Health Department.
TRO. 6800
Business Certificates
City Clerk
TRO. 6800
Cemetery
Cemetery Department.
TRO. 6818
Cemetery Deeds
City Clerk
TRO. 6800
City Infirmary
City Infirmary .
TRO. 5370
City Council.
City Clerk
TRO. 6800
Death Certificates
City Clerk.
TRO. 6800
Dentists
Dental Clinic
TRO. 8621
Dog Licenses
City Clerk
TRO. 6800
Elections
Election Commission
TRO. 9828
Employment
Employment Office
TRO. 8621
Entertainment Licenses
Mayor's Office.
TRO. 6800
Fire.
Fire Department.
TRO. 0125
Fishing and Hunting Licenses ..
City Clerk.
TRO. 6800
Fuel Oil Storage.
Fire Department.
TRO. 0125
Garbage Collection.
Street Department . TRO. 0859
Health
Health Department.
TRO. 6800
Hospital
Cambridge City Hospital.
TRO. 7100
Housing
Cambridge Housing Authority TRO. 3270
Library
Cambridge Public Library
TRO. 5005
Licenses.
License Commission.
TRO. 6800
Lights, Street.
City Electrician TRO. 0125
Maps, Official
City Engineer.
TRO. 6800
Marriage Certificates
City Clerk
TRO. 6800
Milk Inspection ..
Health Department
TRO. 6800
Mortgages, Personal Property ..
City Clerk
TRO. 6800
Municipal Pensions.
Municipal Pensions
TRO. 8621
Old Age Assistance.
Bureau of Old Age Assistance.
TRO. 8621
Ordinances, City
City Clerk.
TRO. 6800
Parks and Playgrounds
Park Commission
TRO. 6800
Physician
City Physician
TRO. 8621
Planning
Planning Board. TRO. 8621
Plumbing Permits.
Building Department.
TRO. 6800
Police.
Police Department
TRO. 9800
Purchasing
Purchasing Department.
TRO. 6800
Rationing
Price Control Board.
TRO. 8671
Retirement
Retirement Department
TRO. 6800
Street Department.
TRO. 0859
Sewers.
Sewer Department.
TRO. 9264
Tax Assessments
Assessors.
TRO. 6800
Tax Collections
Tax Collector
TRO. 6800
Trees.
Park Commission
TRO. 6800
Tuberculosis Hospital.
Cambridge Sanatorium.
TRO. 5160
Veterans' Benefits.
Veterans' Benefits Dept.
TRO. 9435
Veterans' Service
Veterans' Service Dept TRO. 8621
Voting, Registration, etc
Election Commission
TRO. 9828
Water.
Water Department. TRO. 6800
KIR. 8848
Welfare.
Board of Public Welfare
TRO. 8621
Wiring Permits.
Building Department.
TRO. 6800
Workmen's Compensation
Mayor's Office.
TRO. 6800
Zoning
Inspector of Buildings.
TRO. 6800
Rubbish and Ash Collection .. Schools
School Department.
TRO. 4500
Streets, Maintenance, etc.
Street Department.
TRO. 0859
Weights and Measures
Sealer of Weights and Measures
Hospital.
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CITY GOVERNMENT
1846-CAMBRIDGE 100TH ANNIVERSARY-1946
MODERN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
Cambridge is an old city with modern ideas in municipal govern- ment.
For more than three centuries-since 1630-the community on the banks of the Charles River now known as Cambridge has contributed in full measure to the growth of New England and the nation.
Today, surrounding communities and the nation still look to Cambridge for leadership and in keeping with the long established tradition of being first in many things Cambridge has again been a pioneer in adopting a modern, businesslike form of municipal govern- ment.
In 1940, Cambridge was the first municipality in Massachusetts to adopt a city charter which provides for the Councillor-City Manager form of government.
The decision of the electorate immediately focused national atten- tion on this world-famous community. The accomplishments of this form of government are still commanding the attention of the nation and have been acclaimed by proponents of good government as worthy of imitation.
Home-owners and industry in every community are always inter- ested in good municipal government because they pay the bills. Cam- bridge folk are no different than residents of any other community, but they are more fortunate.
Cambridge home owners and industrialists are getting good municipal services at progressively reduced costs while other com- munities are faced with increasing tax rates.
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