Inside the Ames Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Mass.
One of seven original albumen prints showing the inner workings of the Ames Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Mass.
est. in 1834. The time period is possibly during the American Civil War when the Ames Manufacturing Company was the third largest producer of edged weapons for the Union. The foundry also produced many cannon and artillery pieces during the war.
Massachusetts > Hampden (county) > Chicopee
Blocks of mill housing for the Dwight Mill
Looking between blocks of mill housing for the Dwight Mill in Cabotville section of Chicopee, Two men stand on opposite corners to the right.
A winter scene in Cabotville by Dwight Mill Worker Housing
Two men in a Winter sleigh (to the left center) pass through Cabotville section of Chicopee, past Dwight Mill Housing, two women stand on a stoop to the left, four men stand to the right.
Casino, Vaudeville and Dancing Pavilion at Cedar Point on Lake Erie
Casino on risers in Lake Erie (?) with Vaudeville and Dancing in Sandusky OH(?)
Westover Air Reserve Base - a meeting of command officers and civic leaders
2 command officers and 7 civic leaders listening to a speech by a command officer - "Official Air Force Photograph, 1600th Air Transport Wing, Westover Air Force Base, Mass."
Westover Air Reserve Base - the road to Westover from the air
The road to Westover ARB lined with cars on community day - seen from the air - "Official Air Force Photograph, 1600th Air Transport Wing, Westover Air Force Base, Mass."
Westover Air Reserve Base - from the air
Westover ARB Field on community day, seen from the air - "Official Air Force Photograph, 1600th Air Transport Wing, Westover Air Force Base, Mass."
Westover Air Reserve Base - community and dignitaries welcomed to the Air Field
Viewing stand at Westover ARB Field, 5 officers, another dignitary, together with communitiy members - "Official Air Force Photograph, 1600th Air Transport Wing, Westover Air Force Base, Mass."
Viewing stand at Westover ARB Field, 5 officers and other dignitaries, together with communitiy members - "Official Air force Photograph, 1600th Air Transport Wing, Westover Air Force Base, Mass."
Westover Air Reserve Base - on the tarmac
a member of Women's Army Corps and two members of the U.S. Air Force Reserve on the tarmac at Westover ARB with three cars and a Crescent Caravan transport plane in the background - "Not For Publication - Credit Line Must Read 'Official Photo U.S.A.A.F. Westover Field Mass.'"
a member of Women's Army Corps on the tarmac at Westover ARB with a car and a Crescent Caravan transport plane in the background - "Not For Publication - Credit Line Must Read 'Official Photo U.S.A.A.F. Westover Field Mass.'"
Westover Air Reserve Base - War Dept. U.S. Engineers Office
the entire staff of the War Department United States Engineers Office, Westover Field Area, Providence District, and visiting dignitaries pictured in front of the building
Flooding in the Ferry Lane Section, looking at the rear of the J.G. Roy Lumber Co., 861 Meadow St.( from Roy St.?) in front of aresidence, a variety store, one man visible in an upstairs window, with 3 men in a rowboat
Flooding in the Ferry Lane Section, looking at the rear of the old Bobbin Factory, 84-88 Chicopee Street.( from Roy St.?) in front of a variety store, one man visible in an upstairs window
November 1927 Flood - Ferry Lane Section
Flooding in the Ferry Lane Section, looking at the rear of the J.G. Roy Lumber Co., 861 Meadow St.( from Roy St.?)
Flooding across the Ferry Lane Section, Dominican Nun Monastery in West Springfield visible in background right
Flooding across the Ferry Lane Section, looking from the rear of the J.G. Roy Lumber Co, 861 Meadow St., railroad tracks visible in the foreground
Flooding across the Ferry Lane Section,rear of the Chicopee Provision Co. Inc., 19 Sitarz, visible in the left foreground
Flooding along Granby Rd., looking over the Chicopee River at Mill Buildings
Davitt Memorial Bridge - Springfield St. looking toward Granby Rd.
3 ship's officers, 7 men and 6 women, lean against the rails of a cruise ship
4 photos: Abbey Reservoir (Hogan's Pond) - Willimansett Reservoir - Dana Reservoir - Settling Pond (Fuller Road)
reprint of black and white photographic prints
Chicopee Centennial Celebration - Parade
The Chicopee Centennial Celebration Parade - balloons - crowds line the parade route
Chicopee Centennial Celebration - Traditional Polish dancers bearing image of the Holy Mother
The Chicopee Centennial Celebration - 5 women and 4 children in traditional polish dance attire carry an image of the Holy Mother
Chicopee Centennial Celebration - Ames Sword Co Float
The Chicopee Centennial Celebration - Ames Sword Co. Float - Civil War/Union soldiers theme
Chicopee Centennial Celebration - Blue Ribbon Committee Banner
The Chicopee Centennial Celebration - Blue Ribbon Committee Parade Banner - crowds line the parade route
3 photos: top and bottom image - Assumption Drum Corps, Chicopee Mass
center image - Unidentified Drum and Pipe Corps (Pittsfield, Mass.?) on a stadium field
The Ames Mansion - corner of Front St. and Grape St.
"Rear Admiral Frances T. Shea, Sworn in at the Pentagon by Secretary of the Navy, W. Graham Clayton, jr., on June 29, 1979 as Director of Naval Nurse Corps. Photo donated by John E. Shea" "Biography, Shea, Admiral Frances T. Shea #5 Photo of Admiral
Rear Admiral Frances T. Shea, "Biogrpahy.Shea, Admiral Frances T., #3 Color photo of Rear Admiral Frances T. Shea"
Holy Mother of the Rosary Cemetary [sic]
"Holy Mother of the Rosary Cemetary [sic.], Chicopee, Ma. - Donated by J. Morrow - 12/29/77"
Chicopee Public Library - 4 boys consult materials at the Reading table
Chicopee Public Library interior view of reading room
Chicopee Public Library interior view of stacks and circulation desk
Chicopee Public Library at Springfield St. and Center St.
A Chicopee Cotton Mill - spinning room - 3 men, 12 women on the production floor
A Chicopee Cotton Mill - spinning floor - 3 men, 12 women on the production floor - "woman on right is Agnes Meyer, B 1882-D 1943
Holy Mother of the Rosary Church - Bell St., Chicopee MA
Hiram Downing, Caretaker Fairview Cemetary [sic.] 1873-74
Cabinet card of "Hiram Downing, Caretaker Fairview Cemetary [sic.] 1873-74"- "1 col tonight Spfld Union Merrill, Caretaker at Fairview Cemetary [sic.], Hiram Downing of Chicopee 1873-74, NorthamptonHolyoke & Chicopee directory"
H.C. Moore's Studio, cor. Main & Bridge Sts., Springfield , Mass.
Desk and chair used by Edward Bellamy in the Bellamy Home, donated by Joseph Morrow 3/29/79
Belcher Elementary School, Chicopee Falls
reprint of black and white photographic print
Unidentified Family: (Cousins?) Becca, Maria(?), Laura, Kelly, Sarah
(on the couch) Becca, Maria (?), Laura, Kelly, and Sarah holding a dog
Unidentified Family: (Cousins?) by the couch
(on the couch) unidentified girl, Kelly, unidentified girl, Maria(?), unidentified girl,(on the floor) unidentified boy, Laura (?), Becca, Sarah holding a dog
Unidentified Family: Sarah, Kelly, Grampa, Becca
Family photos - grandparent and child/children
Sarah, Kelly, Grampa and Becca on the couch
Unidentified Family: (Cousins?) Becca, Laura, Sarah, Maria, Kelly
(on the couch) Becca, Laura, Sarah, (on the floor) Maria, Kelly - at Easter?
Unidentified Family: ( Cousins?) Sarah, Maria, Becca, Laura
Sarah, Maria, Becca and Laura on the covered porch - at Easter?
Calvary Cemetary Grave Marker - Reverend Frederic Bonneville 1861-1928
Chapin Mausoleum Chicopee Street Burying Ground - interior, stained glass window
Chapin Mausoleum Chicopee Street Burying Ground - interior, looking out
Chapin Mausoleum Chicopee Street Burying Ground - exterior
Contact sheet - 20 photos of Chicopee High School performances (?), Chicopee High School Prom (?), Library Staff, and women at home
color photographic prints from negatives
Contact sheet - 20 photos of Chicopee High School Prom (?), women at home, and Library and staff
Flag Football Team: St. Patrick's C.Y.O., 14 players and 2 coaches (negative only)
George W. Atkinson, 46 Ames Avenue, Chicopee, Mass.
Flag Football Team: DARA, 24 players and 2 coaches (with negative)
Flag Football Team: AJAC, 22 players and 2 coaches (with negative)
Flag Football Team: F.B.C., 28 players and 3 coaches (negative only)
Fairview Falcons Flag Football Team Photo - 1966
Flag Football Team photograph: The Fairview Falcons, coached by David Litwin, top right. Also named is Kevin Fleury, third from the left in the middle row. (negative only)
Flag Football Team: KC (Knights of Columbus?), 25 players and 1 coach (negative only)
Flag football team: VFW 625, 26 players and 1 coach (negative only)
Flag Football team: Gaudette Homes and Meyer's 66, 21 players and 2 coaches (with negative)
Cabinet card of a woman (Victoria Kendra?), dressed in dark silk dress with a brooch at her neck, leaning on scrolled wicker chair
John Warchol, 87 Main St., Chicopee Falls, Mass.
East Main Street - Chicopee Falls: a man and a woman
Pat and her husband-to-be Armond on East Main Street, Chicopee Falls, with a motorcycle and sidecar
Seven men on the review stand in front of City Hall, including Congressman Charles Clason and Mayor Edward Bourbeau, and one man in uniform (Air Force?)
Three women standing behind Library desk
A man (Library staff) standing in front of periodical stacks
Al Page, Library janitor, standing behind the stacks in the Children's section
Al Page, Library janitor, leaning on the stacks in the Children's section
Assistant Children's Librarian Mrs. Dulude
Mrs. Dulude, Assistant Children's Librarian, working at her desk
Holiday Party at the Library: four women
Holiday Party at the Library: a man and a woman
A man with a bowtie and a woman in a fur coat - two others to the side
Holiday Part at the Library: Two women and a Man
Two men in conversation with a man and a man and woman in the background
A man and a woman seated at a holiday party table - library stacks in the background
information on back indicates the following are pictured: Mr. Albert Taylor
Cabinet card of a man standing among drapery
Buckholz Family Portrait Studio, Springfield, Massachusetts
Cabinet card of a man seated holding a violin and bow
Richardson & Packard Photo Studio, 164 Main Street, Lewiston, Maine
Cabinet card of a family group: a man seated holding infant, a woman stands to left with her hand on the back of scrolled wicker chair
Excelsior Studio, 87 Main Street, Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts
Cabinet card of a family group: a man and a woman each holding the hand of a boy
E. Graham, 235 Exchange St., Chicopee, Massachusetts
Cabinet card of two men before a rustic villa backdrop
A.L. Charpintier, Ludwic Studio, Chicopee, Massachusetts
Cabinet card of a group (wedding party?): a woman and man to the right, with two men and two women in attendance, each wearing floral arrangments
H.M. Judd, Art Photography, Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts
Cabinet card of a young woman and a young man (marriage photo?)
W.J. Wood, photographer, Chicopee Massachusetts
Interior staircase in Market Square Hotel after fire on June 3, 1976 showing charring of walls, staircase and door
Market Square Hotel interior hallway door
Interior hallway door in Market Square Hotel after fire on June 3, 1976 showing charring of door and wall
Interior room (top floor?) in Market Square Hotel after fire on June 3, 1976 showing extensive destruction of walls, ceiling, floor and furnishings
Interior room in Market Square Hotel after fire on June 3, 1976 showing extensive charring of walls, door and floor
Interior hallway in Market Square Hotel after fire on June 3, 1976 showing charring of walls, floor and ceiling.
Market Square Hotel roof after fire on June 3, 1976, mill buildings on the Chicopee River in the background
Wagner's (exterior) in the Kendall Block after the fire in the Market Square Hotel on June 3, 1976
Market Square Hotel-the Kendall Block after fire on June 3, 1976
Market Square Hotel in the Kendall Block after fire on June 3, 1976
Snapshot of crowd and aircraft at Westover Air Force Base.
Team photo, 15 players with coaches, "Mascot"/ball boy and game ball
Monument at the Holy Mother of the Rosary Cemetery showing the monument and the surroundin g landscaping.
Photographs; Chicopee (Mass.); Parade Floats
A photograph showing a float with many people standing on it, and some playing instruments, with a sign below them by the Chicopee Falls Polish Home welcoming home the veterans; (Undated)
Photographs; Chicopee (Mass.); Military Marches
A photograph of a marching group carrying flags and holding rifles, all in a single file line, with crowds watching from the sides as they walk forward following the flag-bearers.; (Undated)
Photographs; Chicopee (Mass.); Boxing Match
A photograph displaying a boxing match being held during the parade, as two fighters are interlocked and the ring sponsored by Fairview; (Undated)
A photograph showing two bike riders, riding next to a parade float that is displaying soldiers holding up the U.S. flag while wearing miltary combat uniforms worn during World War II by the United States soldiers.
Digitized by Isaiah Colon, CPL Archives Intern
A photograph showing a parade float with three people sitting in the front wearing very decorative outfits and behind them, a man in a military uniform sitting on a chair, seemingly speaking with someone off camera; (Undated)
Photographs; Chicopee (Mass.); Parade Participants
A photograph showing the Parade road being walked on and a crowd all attending the parade; (Undated)
A photograph showing a car wrapped in American memorabilia and behind it a truck with a house float following it right behind the leading car, as a child riding a bike rides beside the floats; (Undated)
A photograph showing a line of a marching military regiment all wearing white helmets; (Undated)
Photographs; Chicopee (Mass.); Marching Bands
A photograph showing a marching band on the Parade road with a large group of marching musicians following the orchestrator; (Undated)
A photograph of a parade float showing a small ceremony atop of the float, all showing an honor roll of names on a monument and some graves; (Undated)
A photograph showing two vintage cars being driven down the road and accompanied by mounted police officers; (Undated)
Photographs; Chicopee (Mass.); Parade Banners
A photograph of a parade float with the words "Palais D'Or, Welcome Home Vets, Sports Division" Written on the side, as the float has a display of a grasses and a deer being displayed atop of the float. (Undated)
A photograph of a crowd standing on the side of the road and watching the horses being ridden by Parade participants trotting down the road (Undated)
Photographs; Chicopee (Mass.); Parade Vehicles
A photograph of returning soldiers pushing a vehicle upwards with four people being visible and pushing the car, and a person sitting in the passenger seat; (Undated)
Photographs; Chicopee (Mass.); Advertisements
A sponsorship ticket that advertises "The Fruit Basket" a ticket made to promote fancy fruit baskets to order from Albert J. Fober. Located on 66 Cabot Street in Chicopee, Massachussettes. Stamped by the Allied Printers Trades Union Label Council; (Undated)
A photo album of the Carter mansion, formerly located at the corner of Church & Grove Sts in Chicopee. Built by Elias Carter (1781-1864) circa 1837, it was the home of the Carter family including Elias's son Timothy Carter (1809-1890), who helped establish Chicopee as separate from Springfield in 1848. Elias built another home following Timothy's marriage to Eliza Harriet Bayley (1822-1903) in 1843, and Elias moved into the "new" home (not pictured in the album), while Timothy and his new family remained in the "old" house. The mansion remained in the family until 1923, when the property was bought by the Chicopee Falls Elder Council of the Knights of Columbus #927. The mansion was eventually demolished sometime in the 1950s. The album is bound in grey paper, and holds 13 black and white images of the home (interior and exterior), as well as a seated portrait of Timothy W. Carter.
Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist
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Chicopee (Mass.)--Centennial celebrations, etc.
A color photograph of City Hall, decorated with blue banners reading "Chicopee 1990" and patriotic bunting. Several people are on the lawn in the foreground of the picture, as well as groups on the steps and entryway to City Hall.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Spectators at Market Square
A color photograph of a large group of spectators at Market Square in Chicopee.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Spectators at Market Square Theater
A color photograph of a large group of spectators outside of a movie theater on Market Square. Chicopee City Hall is visible in the background.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Spectators at Leo's Barber Shop
A color photograph of a group of spectators, some seated and some standing, in front of a brick building. One of the windows has a sign identifying it as Leo's Barber Shop.
A color photograph of the parade moving down a hill, with several groups lined up behind a large construction truck. The group closest to the camera are wearing what might be sports uniforms. Spectators watch from the edges of the road.
A color photograph of several people talking with each other. Some are wearing matching black and blue outfits, another is wearing an unidentifiable costume, and another is wearing all black and holding one end of a banner.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Peter Pan Bus
A color photograph of a miniature Peter Pan bus being driven by a person seated inside, with only their head visible. Some people watch from the sidewalk, and others wearing blue and black are behind the mini bus.
A color photograph of two people sitting in a rickshaw being pulled by a third person. The person pulling is wearing all black with a wide-brimmed straw hat. A child in the rickshaw is wearing red, and an adult is wearing black; both are wearing white facepaint. Several people in blue and black outfits stand between the rickshaw and the sidewalk.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Covered Litter
A color photograph of several people carrying a partially covered litter with either a person or mannequin inside. The carriers are dressed in black, the seated figure inside is wearing red. Several others follow behind the litter.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Chinese Dragon
A color photograph of two people wearing a shortened Chinese dragon dance outfit, followed by someone carrying a large drum. Several people watch from the sidewalk.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, United Martial Arts
A color photograph of two people carrying a large banner that reads "United Martial Arts; The Kung Fu Academy; 6 Center Street." Several people walk behind the banner, one of whom might be wearing all or part of a Chinese dragon dance outfit.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Black Convertible
A color photograph of two people in a vintage black convertible. One person, wearing a flatcap, is driving; the second is sitting on the seatback.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Salutes Chicopee's 100th
A color photograph of a white and gold float reading "W[?]CC Salutes Chicopee's 100th." A person sitting on the edge of the float is partially obscuring the first segment of text. There is a large white and gold sculpture on top of the float that reads "100 Years." There are several people on and around the float.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Belcher School
A color photograph of an empty horse-drawn wagon with a sign reading "Belcher School Salutes Chicopee & Westover." There are two horses hitched to the wagon, and two people standing near the horses. The wagon has several hanging baskets of flowers around the top.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Rosary Float
A color photograph of a parade float carrying a large globe and decorated with an oversized set of rosary beads. The side of the float reads "Pray The Rosary; Change the World Today," but does not list an affiliation. There are several people gathered in front of the float.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Chicopee Boys & Girls Club
A color photograph of a float by the Chicopee Boys & Girls Club. The float has a sign on the back reading "Nipmuck Indians" and features a racially stereotyped image of an Indigneous mascot. There is a model boat and tipi on the float, as well as some tree stumps and a small sapling. There are several people in front of the float wearing stereotypical "Native" costumes with feathered headbands. [Archivist's note: for information regarding the Nipmuc/k people, please visit nipmucnation.org or nipmuck.org (KO, 2025)]
A color photograph of a float decorated with lampposts, telephone poles, and some construction flags. A woman wearing an old-fashioned white dress sits on the float. A sign reads "CELD Serving Our Community with Pride," and the side of the float reads "1890 CELD 1990." A man stands next to the float, which is being pulled by a white truck. Though it is not spelled out, CELD likely stands for Chicopee Electric Light Department.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Knights of Columbus
A color photograph of a float decorated with giant Tootsie Rolls, identified as the Knights of Columbus Council 69, with a sign reading "Reaching Out to Help." Two men sit on the float, which is being pulled by a black truck.
A color photograph of a parade float decorated to look like a riverboat, named "Sylvia." The float is empty and parked in front of some ambulances, suggesting this was before of after the parade itself.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Miss Chicopee
A color photograph of parade floats in what looks like a staging area. The float primarily featured is decorated in white, gold, and blue, and reads "MIss Chicopee" on the back board. The name below it is partially obscured, but the last name is "Mazur." There are several empty white chairs on the float, as well as a gazebo.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, High Button Shoes
A color photograph of a float decorated with a pot of gold, a rainbow, and a large old-fashioned shoe. The rainbow reads "Thank Your For A Great 60 Yrs," and a banner on the side of the float is partially obscured but reads "Bail [covered with another banner reading '100 Years Together'] Area; Since High Button [probably 'shoes']. The float is being pulled by a horse, and has several people sitting on or standing around it. Because the side banner is not fully visible, the float sponsor is unknown. There is a blue truck behind the float with a clown leaning into the cab.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Centennial Committee
A float decorated in blue, being pulled behind an SUV. The float has a large model of Chicopee City Hall that is built of an unknown white material; possibly including glass or plexiglass of some sort as it seems partially translucent. The float reads "Chicopee Centennial Committee" and has a large "2" on the front.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Marching Band
A color photograph of the same marching band in CPL-Centennial-017, taken from a different angle. The band is wearing very sparkly red white and blue uniforms, and some have orange or blue balloons above them. They are assembled on a road in front of a bus, and a parked car.
A color photograph of a marching band wearing sparkly red white and blue uniforms. Some have orange balloons floating above them. The band is not identified.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Storybook Float
A color photograph of a float with a large open book, decorated with lots of glittery material, in front of a model castle. A few people sit on the float facing away from the camera, and one person in a white sweater stands with their arms outstretched, as though conducting a musical group.
A color photograph of an undecorated red flatbed trailer with a band playing. There is a bass cello, a drumset, and several brass instruments, but the band is not identified.
A color photograph of a parade float being pulled behind a truck. The float has a giant rocking chair, with "Chicopee; A Nice Place to Rock n Relax" painted on the upper portion. A child and a large teddy bear are in the chair, and a person with a teddy bear costume sits in a normal-sized chair at the foot of the large one. A third person, also possibly in costume, sits on the floor of the float. The rail of the large rocker identifies a company, possibly Borys Furniture, but the first word is hard to make out.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, 1990 Colleen & Court
A color photograph of a green-and-white decorated float with a sign identifying it as the 1990 Colleen & Court, Presented by the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. A sign on the side of the float reads "1990 Colleen; Mary Deleva," with another sign alongside it that's too blurry to make out. There is a woman wearing green on the float facing the camera, and a few others sitting and facing away from the camera.
A color photograph of a float bearing a large yellow ducky wearing black sunglasses. There are people on the float, including one wearing a duck costume; as well as people in the back of the giant duck. The float has a sign identifying it as the Springfield Medical Centers float, and also reads "Lucky Duck Race."
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Council on Aging Float
A color photograph of a float being pulled by a red SUV. The float reads "Council on Aging; Fitness Through the Years," is decorated with bunting, and has several people sitting and standing on it. Behind the float is a blue-and-white vehicle, with someone leaning on the hood.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, St Stanislaus Church Float closeup
A color photograph of the same float pictured in CPL-Centennial-007. The float is decorated in red and gold, and a few people are on it wearing colorful regalia. There is a model of Chicopee City Hall, and one of St. Stanislaus Basilica. There are other people around the float wearing red and white, as well as some spectators.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, St. Stanislaus Society Maypole
A color photograph of a group of people wearing colorful regalia and carrying a maypole. There are spectators along the side of the road.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, St. Stanislaus Society Float
A color photograph of four people carrying banners and flags, with the central banner reading "Parafia Swiety Stanislawie" [Saint Stanislaus Parish]. The people appear to be wearing regalia or costumes, including one person dressed as a chicken. Behind the banners is another group of people carrying a maypole.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, St. Stanislaus Church Float
A color photograph of a dark red truck pulling a parade float. The truck is identified as belonging to C & P Construction Co., Springfield MA. The float has signs on it, but the wording is too blurry to make out. The back of the photo is labelled "St. Stanislaus Church Float," and the float has what looks like a model of a church, as well as a person dressed in regalia standing beneath a decorated arch.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Full Speed for the 90s
A color photograph of a parade float made to look like a large blue boat, reading "Full Speed for the 90s." There is another sign reading "Happy 100th," and possibly identifying the float's sponsor, but the wording is too blurry to read. Spectators line both sides of the road.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Ames Sword Co. Float
A color photograph of a decorated parade float reading "Ames Sword Co.," carrying a small group of people wearing Civil War reenactment gear. One appears to be prepping a cannon.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Happy 100th Chicopee
A color photograph of two women in elaborate gowns carrying a banner reading "Happy 100th Chicopee; Eastern Etching & Mfg Co.; Jalco; LaVallee and Ide, Inc." and being followed by a float reading "Chicopee; 1890-1990" with decorative bunting. Spectators line both sides of the street.
Chicopee Centennial Parade, Grand Marshall Admiral Frances Shea-Buckley
A color photograph of two people holding a banner reading "Grand Marshall Adm. Frances Shea-Buckley," being followed by a woman in a white naval uniform (Rear Admiral Frances Shea-Buckley of Chicopee). Behind her are two more people holding another banner that reads "2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band Cherry Point N.C." being followed by a uniformed band. Crowds of spectators line both sides of the street.
Color photograph of a fife-and-drum unit marching in a parade, with spectators watching from the sidewalk.
Color photograph of a crowd of people gathered underneath a white tent along the edge of a road. The top of a car windshield is visible in the lower part of the image, suggesting it was taken from a car in the parade.
Chicopee Pubic Library at Market Square, circa 1913 (original)
Chicopee (Mass.); Chicopee Public Library
A black and white photograph mounted on ivory cardstock of the "old" Chicopee Public Library at Market Square. This is likely the original photograph that appears in CPL-HistMisc-003, as it is mounted in the style of early 20th-century photography. As described by the MA Historical Commission: "Located on a rectangular lot adjoining the City Hall, and facing Market Square, the Chicopee Public Library is a Classical Revival building constructed of red pressed brick with trimmings of white granite. It rises two levels from a rusticated stone basement to a low hip roof which is covered with sheet copper. Its main facade is dominated by a recessed, ionic columned (in antis) and pedimented entrance. A broad flight of stone stairs leads to the entrance, which in turn is flanked by tall, fully enframed and console bracketed, tripartite windows. Its corners are accented with large quoins and it is encircled by heavy, classicized stone cornice." There is a man standing on the steps who appears to be a workman, wearing a long white garment that suggests he is a painter. There is a car parked in front of the building, and a dirt pile that suggests this was taken during construction.
A black and white image (likely a copied postcard) of a small cabin with two very small outbuildings and several trees. Printed on the original image is "Publ. by J.C. Buckley, No. 20--Old Snow House, Chicopee Falls, Mass." Handwritten on the image is "Johnny Cake Hollow."
A black and white photograph (likely a copied postcard) showing the entrance to a covered bridge along a brick road. There are several other buildings in the right of the image, as well as several light/telegraph poles with lines connecting them. A handwritten note identifies this as "Chicopee Covered Bridge."
A sepia-toned image (likely a copy of a postcard) of a horse-drawn trolley on a dirt road. There are several people on the trolley, and the upper right corner of the image has a written note "Chicopee Mass 1887." The trolley has a sign along the top that reads "Chicopee & Springfield," and one on the front reading "Chicopee 81." The back of the photo (not pictured) reads "Chicopee, Mass 1887, corner Exchange & Center St."
A black and white photograph of brick bridge piles lined up across a river, with houses in the background. There is smoke or fog in the right side of the image; given that the piles are for the Chicopee River Bridge that connected West Springfield to Chicopee and burned in 1903, this might be an image of the immediate aftermath of the fire.
Chicopee (Mass.); Manufacturing Industries--Marketing
A black and white image (likely a copied postcard) of an advertisement for Chicopee Falls Works, Massachusetts. Bottom reads "Chicopee Falss Co., Manufacturers in General of Machinery, Saws, Fire-Arms & Hardware." The image is an illustration of four brick buildings of various sizes, one with several smoking chimneys, in front of which are several people and two horses hitched to a cart.
A black and white photograph of City Hall, as viewed from Market Square. The image includes the original Romanesque revival portion of the building, as well as the clock tower, and a portion of the Annex can be seen behind the building. There is a car parked along the street in the left of the image.
Chicopee Library at Market Square, circa 1913
A black and white photograph of the "old" Chicopee Library at Market Square. As described by the MA Historical Commission: "Located on a rectangular lot adjoining the City Hall, and facing Market Square, the Chicopee Public Library is a Classical Revival building constructed of red pressed brick with trimmings of white granite. It rises two levels from a rusticated stone basement to a low hip roof which is covered with sheet copper. Its main facade is dominated by a recessed, ionic columned (in antis) and pedimented entrance. A broad flight of stone stairs leads to the entrance, which in turn is flanked by tall, fully enframed and console bracketed, tripartite windows. Its corners are accented with large quoins and it is encircled by heavy, classicized stone cornice." There is a man standing on the steps who appears to be a workman, wearing a long white garment that suggests he is a painter. There is a car parked in front of the building, and a dirt pile that suggests this was taken during construction.
Chicopee (Mass.); Mills (Buildings)--20th century
A black and white image (likely originally a postcard that was copied onto photographic paper) labelled "Chicopee River and Bobbin Shop from Chicopee Bridge, Chicopee, Mass, 1903." The image is of a brick factory building along a partially-frozen river, with several bare trees around it.
Chicopee (Mass.); Hampden Brewing Company (1894-1975)
A black and white photograph of a large brick building along a body of water, with railroad tracks in the foreground. The building is identified near its top as the Hampden Brewing Co[mpany]. A date approximately halfway down the center portion the building suggests it was built in 1894.
A color photograph of the Chicopee Falls Dam, looking south through some trees. There are several buildings and a billboard on the south side of the river.
A color photograph of the Chicopee Falls Dam, looking south across the dam. There are several buildings and a billboard on the south side of the river.
A color photograph of the Chicopee Falls Dam, looking up the Chicopee River. There is a factory building on the left side of the image (north bank).
A color photograph of the Chicopee Falls Dam, taken from the south bank of the river. There are several blue plastic barrels floating in the water.
A color photograph of the Chicopee Falls Dam, taken from the Deady Memorial Bridge. There is a factory building along the bank of the river.
A black and white photograph of several newspapers hanging on the front of a china cabinet. The papers are various front pages from the Springfield Union and the Springfield Daily News. Headlines include "Westover Man Dies in Oxford Auto Crash"; "Giant Riot Shakes Africa"; "Greenfield Lawyer to Face Forgery Charges"; "Living Costs in New Leap"; "Civil Rights Bill Backers Win House Test"; "New U.S. Sattelite Fails to Get Into Orbit"; "Court Bars State Project"; and "Three Die as B57 Rams Home After Pilot Parachutes." Though the photo is undated, the headlines place the newspapers in March, 1960.
A black and white photograph of a two-story home (the same home pictured in CPL-Morrow-030) with a daschund on the sidewalk in front of the home. The daschund is standing next to a fire hydrant, and is undoubtedly a very good dog.
A black and white photograph of a two-story home, possibly the same as images CPL-Morrow-30, -31, and -32. There seems to be a tarp or tent set up in the yard.
A black and white photograph of a two-story home (the same home pictured in CPL-Morrow-030) with a daschund on the sidewalk in front of the home. The house has a wide front porch, and what might be an addition or enclosed porch is visible on the side of the house. The daschund, looking at the camera, is a very good dog.
A black and white photograph of a home with an enclosed porch or entryway that is under construction. The home is next to a cinderblock building, and there are boards and other materials on the ground between them. The house might be the same as CPL-Morrow-30.
A black and white photograph of a two-story home next to a story-and-a-half brick building. On the sidewalk in front of the home is a daschund, who is most assuredly a very good pup.
A black and white photograph of a brick building identified as the Pastime Cafe, with several cars in a parking lot in front of the building. Though not identified in the photo, this was on School Street in Chicopee.
A black and white photograph of a tank parked in a grassy area, with a chain-link fence in the background. The tank is an M5A1 Stuart tank, produced during WWII, and is a feature at Szot Park in Chicopee.
A black and white photograph of a white cinderblock building identified as the Polish American Veteran's Club. There are several cars in the parking lot, and an American flag flying above the building, which is relatively plain in style.
A black and white photograph of a business identified as Ferrara Auto Parts.The building has garage bays along both sides, and a tow truck and a car in the parking lot. In the background of the image are other buildings, and part of St Stanislaus Basilica. Though not identified in the image, this is on Front Street in Chicopee.
A black and white photograph of a car dealership, identified as Cook's Chrysler Plymouth. Though not identified in the image, this is on Front Street in Chicopee.
A black and white image, with a vertical line through it [likely damage to the photo negative that came through when it was developed] showing China Chef Fast Food Restaurant, with several cars parked in the attached parking lot.
A black and white photograph of a business on a street corner, with a sign identifying it as W.C. Kosiorek Flowers. The building has a small greenhouse attached to it, and a tree and several shrubs in front. In the background is the Topor Dodge dealership. Though not identified in the image, this is at the corner of Orchard and Front Streets in Chicopee.
A black and white photograph of a two-story house on a street corner with a business on the lower level, identified as Hapco Auto Parts. There is another building with businesses in the image, but it isn't clear enough to make out a name. Though not identified in the image, this is at the corner of Perkins and Exchange Streets in Chicopee.
A black and white photograph of a street with multiple businesses. Visible in the photo are Evie's Kitchen, Galaska Furniture Inc., and 4 Seasons Ceramics & Gifts.
A black and white photograph of a two and a half story brick building, identified with a sign as St Stanislaus Club, Inc..There are a few cars parked next to the building, and a person walking on the sidewalk. Though not identified in the image, this is on the corner of Chestnut and School Streets in Chicopee.
A black and white photograph of a single-story brick building on a street corner. The building is identified as Hastings Stationers, Inc., and a factory building is visible in the background. Though not identified in the image, this is in Market Square in Chicopee.
A black and white photograph of a three-story building with a business on the lower floor and another house in the background. The business is identified as Chicopee Glass & Mirror Co.. Though not identified in the image, this building is on Front Street in Chicopee.
A black and white photograph of a four and a half story brick building with assorted decorative brickwork. The building is on a hairpin corner between two streets, and has a sign identifying it as Ritchott Insurance Agency. There is a woman crossing the street, as well as several parked cars. Other buildings are visible in the background, as well as a sign identifying a business as "Amoco."
A black and white photograph of a three-story building on a corner, with businesses on the lower level. One business is the University Driving School; the other is an unidentified pharmacy/corner store advertising various grocery products and "patient medicines." Though not identified in the image, this building is on the corner of Front and Bell Streets in Chicopee.
A black and white photograph of a three-story white building surrounded by hedges and some trees, with a sign identifying it as the Lawrence A. Maziarz Mortuary.
A black and white photograph of several interconnected brick buildings on a street corner. The buildings are on the corner of Exchange and Center Streets in Chicopee. There are several storefronts, some with awnings, and a few cars parked along the road.
A black and white photograph of a four-story brick building and an adjacent parking lot with a few cars in it. This is a view of City Hall & the City Hall Annex from Front Street, before the addition of an accessibility ramp.
A black and white photograph of a Queen Anne-style house with several shrubs and other homes around it.
A black and white photograph of a brick house on the corner of Cabot and School Streets in Chicopee (the Milo A. Taylor House). Several other buildings are partially visible around the home.
A black and white photograph of The Elms Building, located on Springfield St in Chicopee near the Springfield & Front Street intersection. Several cars are parked along the street, and Chicopee City Hall's clock tower can be seen behind the Elms.
A black and white photograph of the front of Kulig's, a clothing and tailoring store on the corner of Front and Spring Streets in Chicopee. There is a car parked in front of the shop.
A black and white photograph of the front awning for Kulig's, a clothing store on the corner of Front and Spring Streets in Chicopee. Two cars are parked in front of the shop.
A black and white photograph of Kulig's, a clothing and tailoring shop, on the corner of Spring and Front Streets in Chicopee.
A black and white photograph of a statue of Mary in front of a brick building.
A black and white photograph of a Gothic-style door set in a brick building, shaded by a tree.
Holy Name School & Convent (Church of the Holy Name of Jesus)
Black and white photograph of a brick building with several ornamental features. As described by the MA Historical Commission: "A girls school and convent were constructed in 1866-1868, located to the west of the Church. The school was the first parochial school in the Springfield diocese. Four Sisters of Notre Dame were given charge of 200 young girls. The school is 2 ½ stories with slate roof and decorative 3 story Italianate tower. The school entrance is framed by a pedimented portico trimmed with dentils. Attached to the school’s west facade is the convent. It is 2 ½ stories, brick with a mansard roof and center front-piece, also Second Empire in style. Again, wood detailing ornaments the facade, a wooden cupola tops the front piece and a dentil trimmed portico frames the entrance. The convent was enlarged in 1899, a chapel was added to its rear at that time.”
Holy Name Rectory (Church of the Holy Name of Jesus)
Black and white photograph of a brick building with several chimneys and bay windows. As described by the MA Historical Commission: "The presbytery, also constructed 1857-1859, is located on the east of the Church on South Street. It is a 3 story brick structure set on a sandstone foundation. Originally hip-roofed, in 1871 the roof was raised and a story added mansard style. The building is rich with wood detailing, eaves are bracketed and punctuated with dentils. Dormer windows are topped with decorative, pointed pediments. The front facade features two double-story bays and an elaborate porticoed entrance added in 1871. There is an etched glass fan window over the door."
Holy Name Science School 2 (Church of the Holy Name of Jesus)
Black and white photograph of a brick building with trees around it. Photo is taken from an angle, showing the corner and two sides; building is the same as CPL-Morrow-001.
Holy Name Science School (Church of the Holy Name of Jesus)
Black and white photograph of a brick building with several trees around it. Image is taken at an angle to the building, showing the corner and two sides. The building was originally the "Science School," and changed to an elementary school in the 1960s/70s. From the MA Historical Commission: "In 1925 a Science building devoted exclusively to domestic, commercial and physical sciences was erected. It is beaux art in style, rich with cast-stone ornamentation. The frontpiece is pedimented with paladian window and open pedimented entrance with classical ornamentation. Today [1978] 3 grammar grades are taught in the building; the Sisters provide an education for grades 1-8 on the site."
Snapshots; Chicopee (Mass.) Military Base
A wideshot image of a military cargo plane being surrounded by tourist while on a military base; (Undated)
Snapshots; Chicopee (Mass.) Land Wideshot
A wideshot of he bridge in Land Wideshot 11 being seen from a different angle and with wood materials all around the picture.
A wideshot of a land with trees surrounding it with grass all over; (Undated)
A wideshot of bridge being crossed by a car in a large area of land and trees; (Undated)
A photo of a one floor house behind the sidewalk and a dog sitting in the grass on the bottom left corner; (Undated)
A wideshot of a wilderness that is surrounded by trees in the background, and seperated by a trail that splits the land, with their also being a stacking of cut wood in the corner; (Undated)
A photo of a stream of water and land surrounding it, with no houses, only trees, grass and a fence in the background; (Undated)
A photo of a woman posing behind a large crop of corn; (Undated)
Snapshots; Chicopee (Mass.) Street Image
A road showing a large building overshadowing parked cars and making up the center of the street; (Undated)
Snapshots; Chicopee (Mass.) Group Portrait
A group of 12 adults all dressed in formal wear posing for a picture, and 4 children in the far left corner of the group all seated together; (Undated)
A wideshot of grassland and trees tilting downhill; (Undated)
A wideshot of a one floor house in front a dirt road, and in front of a large plot of land; (Undated)
A wideshot of the same building in Land Wideshot 3, except showing the front of the industrial building more, and getting a look into the work area beyond the gate surrounding the building (Undated)
A wideshot of a roadside and two buildings, a church and a house, near a hill and surrounded by land; (Undated)
A photo of the same house in House Image 7, but a new angle showing more of the street, neighboring house, and the parked car; (Undated)
A photo showing a street with shops and buildings on each side of the photo facing the street, and cars parked on the outside of the buildings; (Undated)
A wideshot of a street with two people across the street overlooking a large building with roof turrents ; (Undated)
A wideshot of a small water stream and trees surrounded and covered by ice and snow; (Undated)
A wideshot of land seeming to be near a water stream that is frozen by the weather. Two houses and a farm are seen in the background; (Undated)
A wideshot of a street and buldings in the back being buried in snow, with a church in the background as well; (Undated)
A wideshot photo showing a cemetary with a large religous statue in the center, with tombstones all over; (Undated)
A wideshot of two apartments and small garage facing each other. (Undated)
A wideshot of an apartment building with two cars parked in front of it, and an electric pole and trees slightly blocking the view of the apartment (Undated)
An image of a house and two other nearby houses all with trees in the front of them.
An image of a dog outside of a house looking away from the camera; (Undated)
An image showing a large house with four cars parked in the front of it,as well as another car parked across the house; (Undated)
An image showing one tombstone with the name "Patnode" with a large plot of land behind the tombstone showing trees in the distance and flowers in front of the tombstone.
An image showing a soldier in his uniform in a side profile photo, giving a salute while smiling and holding his hat.
A street image showing two houses in between trees and facing the main road. As the shadow of a electric pole illuminates from above.
A wideshot of a big industrial building with electric post lined up in front of the building.
A wideshot of a hill with a single-storied house resting at the top of it, overlooking a dip in the land; (Undated)
An image of a house during the winter time, with a car parked right outside of it ;(Undated)
Snapshots; Chicopee (Mass.) Church Image
A wideshot of a church with a store on the left and cars parked outside of the large church building (Undated)
A portrait of the Adult wearing the US Navy hat and coat, seated and staring at the camera with buildings in his background; (Undated)
A portrait of an adult dressed in a coat and a US Navy hat, standing on the side of the sidewalk and behind a building staring directly at the camera; (Undated)
A wideshot photo showing a large plot of land, with a church and 7 more smaller building sin the distant background; (Undated)
A wideshot of a street with a large building being covered by trees; (Undated)
A wideshot of a sidewalk, showing a local "Socony" Oil store, with a 1930 Cheverlet Coupe parked on the outside of it; (Undated)
A photo of the front of the house being near a street poll; (Undated)
Snapshots; Chicopee (Mass.) School Photo
A wideshot photo shoing a school building with many people outside standing, walking, or running in the photo; (Undated)
Snapshots; Chicopee (Mass.) Apartment Buildings
An image showing two apartment buildings across from each other as well. With their staricases on the left apartment building being shown;(Undated)
An image showing a river surrounded by trees and with land being seen connecting on both sides; (Undated)
An image showing a church and it's large driveway; (Undated)
Snapshots; Chicopee (Mass.) Cemetary Image
An image showing a cemetary and many tombstones varying in shapes and sizes; (Undated)
An image showing St. Josephs Church on the side of the road, and a farm in the distance behind the empty church; (Undated)
An image showing trees alongside the road and next to a house. (Undated)
Snapshots; Chicopee (Mass.) Helicopter Image
An image showing a 1930s miltary rescue helicopter in the air flying from a distanc; (Undated)
An image showing a 1930s military rescue Helicopter landed in a front portrait photo; (Undated)
An image of the same three storied house in the 1930s House Image 4, however it is a new angle, showing the front of the house more and showing the two trees blocking it from the previous photo; (Undated)
An image of a three storied house that faces the street and is slightly cut off by a tree in the middle.; (Undated)
An image of a military base filled with many planes, rescue helicopters, and people that walk among the still aircraft; (Undated)
An image of a house next to another house that is briefly cut off, The house in picture seems to be a 3 storied house; (Undated)
An image of a sidewalk and a church being shown wrapped in ivy. (Undated)
An image of a person dressed in a formal 6 button jacket standing in front of
An image showing a house in the 1930s, shown with symetrical landscaping and cut grass. (Undated)
An image of a street showing two houses, with one partially blocked from view by a tree.
An image showing a large building with a few cars parked in the front, (Undated)
An image of a dog standing on top of a snow filled field. (Undated)
An image of a road leading down with grass, trees with no leaves, and small houses on each corner; (Undated)
An image of a street of houses; (Undated)
Snapshots; Chicopee (Mass.) Double Portrait
A double portrait of two women looking into the camera while standing near a sidewalk. (Undated)
A portrait of an adult in front of some trees and looking away from the camera. Approx 1930; (Undated)
A group of 5 adults and 2 children posing for a photograph in Aprox 1930; (Undated)