The Grand Affair

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WOB-8 S3 F10-6
Invitation to Join the Planning Committee
An invitation to join the Planning Committee from the Mayor of Woburn was sent to William R. Cutter, librarian at the Woburn Public Library. Dated April 8, 1892, the invitation documents that the planning started early for the 250th anniversary celeb... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S3 F10-5
Card Announcing the Meeting of the Executive Committee for the 250th Anniversary
William R. Cutter received this card announcing that the Executive Planning Committee was meeting on May 3, 1892.... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S3 F5-4
Program for the 250th Anniversary Mass at the First Congressional Church on Sunday, October 2, 1892
This program shows the order of events at the mass for the 250th Anniversary of Woburn at the First Congregational Church on Sunday, October 2, 1892. The church was well decorated and there was a holiday spirit throughout the proceedings. The sermon... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S3 F6-12
Official Program of the 250th Celebration
The Official Program listed the order of the planned events that took place on Sunday, October 2nd, Thursday, October 6th, and Friday, October 7th. The front of the program prominently displays the names of the chairman and members of the Invitat... View Full Record
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W-152
250th Anniversary Archway
Woburn took months to prepare for the celebration and to beautify the town for the outside guests. Here the bend on Main Street from the Unitarian Church is shown to be decorated for the anniversary.... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S1 V1.1,2,3,4
Registration book
Visitors to Woburn for the celebration signed a registration book giving their name, birthplace, address, and occupation. The signatures of such important people as the United States Secretary of State, the Governor of Massachusetts, the Massachusett... View Full Record
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View from Busy Bend on Main Street during 250th Anniversary.
Depicts 250th Anniversary of Woburn decorations on buildings. View from Busy Bend on Main Street, Woburn, MA.... View Full Record
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Municipal Buildings on Common Street
The Municipal Building, left, and the Court House, right, were decorated by the citizens of Woburn to beautify the town for the incoming guests for the 250th Anniversary celebration.... View Full Record
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PH22-020
Home of Ellen Champney Hayden and Edward Hayden
Ellen and Edward Hayden House decorated with patriotic banners for the 250th Anniversary of Woburn celebration. Group of people on front porch and steps. Title on mount: "Souvenir of Woburn's Quarter-Milennial, 1642-1892."... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S3 F6-9
Literary Exercises Program
The Literary Exercises took place on Thursday, October 6th. The program included a prayer, addresses, orchestral selections, and singing. One song was the Anniversary Hymn, "Our Father's Days," written by Rev. Daniel March, D.D. specifically for the... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S3 F10-7
Souvenir School Program
The children's entertainment included the play, "David Garrick," about the famous actor of the same name, which was performed by a Mr. Powers. There were also musical selections played between the different acts of the play.... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S1 V2.1,2,3
Woburn Anniversary Grand March
The Woburn Anniversary Grand March was specifically written by a Woburn resident, Miss Belle Menard, for the 250th anniversary of Woburn's incorporation.... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S3 F8-1
Gallery Ticket for Reception and Ball
A gallery ticket, only obtained by a few hundred of society's elite, gives the date of the ball held on Thursday, October 6th, 1892. ... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S3 F1-2
Concert and Ball Program
This program features a beautifully embossed cover. The back cover lists important dates in the history of Woburn above the official city seal stamped in red wax. Inside, the program provides the names of all of the music selections played by Baldwin... View Full Record
Photogravure
WOB-8 S3 F10-15
Photogravure of Ball Room
The skating rink on Montvale Ave was decorated in red, white and blue bunting and turned into a ballroom for the reception and ball held on Thursday, October 6th, 1892.... View Full Record
Ribbon, Commemorative
2007.13
Commemorative Ribbon for 250th Anniversary Ball
Red ribbon with gold metal bar on top and gold lettering on ribbon that reads: "250th Anniversary Ball. Reception."... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S3 F7-2
Parade Program
The parade began the festivities on Friday, October 7, 1892, the day of the 250th Anniversary of Woburn, at 10:30 A.M. There were five divisions in the parade, with a grand military, civic and trades procession participating. The parade took a long r... View Full Record
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PH47-274
Drawing the Old Hand Tub in the 250th Anniversary Parade
A group of firemen marched in the 250th Anniversary Parade on Friday, October 7, 1892 with a piece of early fire fighting equipment.... View Full Record
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PH47-273
Ketcher Drug Company Float in the Quarter—Millennial Parade
A horse-drawn float for Ketcher Drug Company shows one of the businesses that were included in the parade.... View Full Record
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PH47-271-06
Concord Coach and Four Horses
A Concord Coach drawn by four horses with costumed passengers made its way throughout Woburn in the parade. This coach was a part of the Second Division of the parade and featured members of the Martha Washington Council, Daughters of Liberty.... View Full Record
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PH47-271-04
Float "Thirteen Original States"
A horse-drawn float with a "stone" arch and several costumed children represented the original thirteen states in the 250th Anniversary of Woburn parade.... View Full Record
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PH47-271-03
Float "Miles Standish Ascending the Mystic River 1621"
A horse-drawn float with a boat and costumed men on top in the parade represented Miles Standish and crew paddling up the Mystic River in the parade for the 250th Anniversary of Woburn.... View Full Record
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PH47-271-02
Open Carriage Drawn by Four Horses on New Boston Street (Mishawum Road) Near Cleveland Ave.
A four bench carriage with a male driver and several smartly dressed female passengers all facing to the right. The address of 627 Main Street can be seen in the background.... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S3 F6-11
Float — "Forty—Four States" Photogravure
A float that participated in the parade on Friday, October 7th, 1892 had school-age girls from Woburn, each dressed in white and representing one of the forty-four states.... View Full Record
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PH47-271-01
Mounted and Foot Divisions Forming at the Intersection of New Boston Street (Mishawum Road) and Cleveland Ave.
Groups of mounted and foot divisions of the Fifth Massachusetts Regiment, along with carriages that were included in the parade. In the background of the photograph a parade float can be seen making its way along the route.... View Full Record
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Armory Decked in Flags
The Woburn Armory was elaborately decorated for 250th Anniversary of Woburn celebration. A banquet was held at the Armory where many important dignitaries were invited to attend. Included among these dignitaries was the United States Secretary of Sta... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S3 F6-8
Banquet Admission Ticket
Relatively few people were able to obtain a banquet ticket. Among the forty-eight who attended were the Mayor of Woburn, the Governor, and direct descendants of the seven men who had first established Charlestowne Village.... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S3 F1-3
Banquet Menu
The menu for the banquet gives the names of the members of the Banquet Committee, who were in charge of planning the event. The menu also gives a glimpse of the food of the day. The attendees of the banquet were served salmon, turkey, chicken, beef,... View Full Record
Souvenir
2004.259
Woburn Souvenir
Several souvenirs were created to commemorate the 250th Anniversary. This leather sole, described as a "Souvenir of the Quarter-Millennial of Woburn, Mass 1642-1892," features a Baldwin Coolidge photograph of the Woburn Public Library Reading Room at... View Full Record
Box, Stamp
2004.300
Souvenir Stamp Box
Mauchline ware souvenir stamp box, double compartment interior; scene on cover is exterior of Woburn Public Library, commemoration of 250th anniversary of Woburn, MA.... View Full Record
Spoon, Demitasse
2004.294
Commemorative Demitasse Spoon
Sterling silver commemorative demitasse spoon for 250th anniversary of Woburn; etched design of Woburn Public Library in bowl of spoon, repousse floral and scroll pattern on handle. Advertisement for a similar spoon can be seen on page 24 of "Souveni... View Full Record
Ribbon, Commemorative
2007.15
Blue ribbon with silver metal bar on top and gold lettering on ribbon with gold braided tassel. Ribbon reads: "Committee on Reception and Information. Woburn 1642-1892." Second white ribbon suspended from top depicts city seal in gold lettering.... View Full Record
Ribbon, Commemorative
2005.228
250th Anniversary Ribbon
Red, white and blue ribbon with metal bar, eagle and shield suspended from it; bar reads: "Souvenir," shield reads: 250th Anniversary/Woburn, Mass./A City 1889/1642-1892."... View Full Record
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WOB-8 S3 F10-16
Woburn Journal Article, "250th Anniversary Celebration"
Once concluded, the anniversary celebrations received glowing reviews in the media. The Boston Globe wrote, "All propitious were the skyey influences on the day of Woburn's great parade. Her jubilee was a success unqualified." Another review by the B... View Full Record