Holyoke in 1881

by Laurel | April 27th, 2012

27 April 2012

Holyoke in 1881

Holyoke in 1881

The city of Holyoke in 1881. In the foreground is the old Connecticut River railroad passenger station at the foot of Dwight Street. On the right of Dwight Street and near the top of the hills is the Windsor Hotel, which later burned down. The steeple of the Second Congregational Church is standing where later the Marble Hall stood. (Click on image to see a larger version).

From The Springfield Republican.

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