Dudley, Massachusetts, USA

Nichols College, Dudley, MA

"Nichols College is a private, four-year, not-for-profit, coeducational college located in Dudley, Massachusetts. Founded in 1815 as Nichols Academy, Nichols College offers twelve specializations in its business program, five majors in its liberal arts program, and an Educator Preparation Program for middle and secondary education. The College offers bachelor's and master's degrees as well as certificate programs..." wikipedia

Dudley, Massachusetts, USA

Stevens Linen Mills

"Stevens Linen, the first linen textile mill in the United States, was formed in 1846 in Dudley Massachusetts. Built from granite quarried on site, the original mill (which is one of the oldest remaining mills in New England) still stands today. Products have varied throughout the years, shaped by such diverse elements as fashion and the demands of war. Cotton duck, shock absorber cord, linen fire hoses, heavy duty twine, upholstery material and wall coverings are just some of the products manufactured throughout the years. The most enduring product is the Linen Calendar Towel, invented by the mill manager in the 1950’s..." www.stevenslinen.com

Dudley, Massachusetts, USA

Memorial Church, 1910

The First Congregational Church, UCC of Dudley, also known as Dudley Hill Church, dates back to the incorporation of the town of Dudley in 1732. During that time, a town could only be incorporated if a church were established. The first meeting house, known today as the Carter
house and standing at the intersection of Dudley-Oxford and Ramshorn Roads, served as a meeting place for both worship and town meetings for a few years, until a second meeting house was built on land donated by Nipmuc Indian John Pegan at the top of Dudley Hill. In 1824, the meeting house was dismantled, the wood from which was used to construct a white clapboard church on the same site. This church stood only 66 years before it was consumed by fire in 1890.

Later that same year, the present day church was constructed in the same location, as a gift by Hezekiah Conant, a local scientist, inventor and philanthropist. Its tower houses one of Hezekiah's unique clocks, a clock which continues to keep time today...

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Dudley Hill Inn, Dudley, MA

A 1908 postcard depicting the Dudley Hill Inn. The building was later taken over by Nichols College and converted to Conrad Hall which houses faculty offices.

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Street View, Dudley Hill, Mass.

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Academy Buildings, The Inn, and Conant Memorial Church, Dudley, Mass., 1904

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View from Conant Memorial Church, Dudley, Mass.

Dudley, Massachusetts, USA

View from Church Tower, 1907

Dudley, Massachusetts, USA

Nichols Academy and Inn, Dudley, Mass.

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Bird's Eye View Dudley Hill, Dudley, Mass

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High Pond and the Birches, Dudley, Mass.

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Sunset Camp, Echo Lake, Dudley, Mass.

Dudley, Massachusetts, USA

Old mansion in Dudley, around 1910

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Dudley Hill, Mass., 1911

Dudley, Massachusetts, USA

Budleigh Hall, Residence of S. M. Conant, 1912

Dudley, Massachusetts, USA

Cow pasture in Dudley, Mass.

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Lily pond in Dudley, Mass.

Dudley, Massachusetts, USA

"Old Bright"
Hayden, and Pierpont Ponds in Distance

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Dudley Hill

Dudley, Massachusetts, USA

Intervale Manor, 1940

Intervale Manor was a large private home in the late 19th century when the two Stevens sisters (Gertrude and Celia) and their mother (Gertrude Olney Stevens) made this parlor throw. In the 1940s Intervale Manor became a tearoom, operated by a family member and known for its hospitality, exceptionally fine food, spacious grounds, and comfortable accommodations.

Eben Stevens (husband/ father of the above) was a founder of Intervale Textile Mills in nearby Quinebaug, Connecticut.

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