Linda’s Monday Morning Moaning’s I have been very fortunate for those of us that love to see the old buildings and majestic homes that were built so many years ago and have been maintained and well cared for. What I have a very hard time with is the neglect that does occur in certain instances,Continue reading “The Thorington School”
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Burt’s Writing Machine
Linda’s Monday Morning Moaning’s While researching my ‘Washington Township’ book, I came across a very interesting story, in the inventor of the first ‘typographer’. William Austin Burke, was born in Petersham, Massachusetts, on June 13, 1892. William would acquire much of his knowledge from borrowed books read by the light of a burning pine knot.Continue reading “Burt’s Writing Machine”
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62420 Mound Rd, Washington
The Moyers Residence David Thruston Jr. purchased 320 acres of land running from 29 Mile to 28 Mile on Mound Rd. in 1824. In 1825 Henry Moires (Moyers) purchased 80 acres around the corner on 29 Mile from the Thurston property. He would deed to the township of Washington a half acre of his landContinue reading “62420 Mound Rd, Washington”
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How the Writing Started
Linda’s Monday Morning Moaning’s: I have for many years loved the Arcadia Publishing books, their vintage photo images and memories of times long past. Knowing that they have in excess of 14,000 titles to choose from, there was always one that would peak my interest. From purchasing them from areas I would visit, or theContinue reading “How the Writing Started”
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