The year is 1840 and the United States of America is 21 years away from the Civil War. In Lynnfield, Elzina (E.) Florence Whittredge was born to her parents, William A. Whittredge and his wife … [Read more...] about E. Florence Barker: A trailblazer for women in American history
Past and Present
Hiding in plain sight
All small towns have their secrets. Secrets that oftentimes are the subjects of gossip and innuendo. It’s just human nature. But perhaps the biggest secret in Lynnfield that never saw the light … [Read more...] about Hiding in plain sight
Long-lost treasure reveals history and mystery
When Lynnfield resident Charmayne Platt opened a purple shoe bag she found stashed underneath the floorboards of her attic stairs, she didn’t just unearth a treasure — she began a journey into … [Read more...] about Long-lost treasure reveals history and mystery
The Historic Lynnfield, Inc. wants to make history fun again
Karen Nascembeni’s face lit up with nostalgia as she looked at the pictures of her house, which was built in 1849 for railroad workers during the Civil War. Back then, it sat on Railroad Avenue … [Read more...] about The Historic Lynnfield, Inc. wants to make history fun again
High character at its finest
Chris Ford was a lot of things. A husband, father, grandfather, member of the Boston Celtics – you name it. And through all of his life experiences, there seemed to be one constant – in the game … [Read more...] about High character at its finest