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Palmer Block in Amherst
View of the block which stood on the site where Town Hall now stands. It burned to the ground during the Blizzard of 1888. It was often referred to as the "Opera House" due to the large hall on the third floor which was the venue for concerts and…
Ruins of the Palmer Block in Amherst
View of the ruins of the Palmer Block after the fire that started during the Blizzard of 1888. The Union Block and Cooper house next door were also consumed, though the chimneys of the Cooper house remained standing. Stated in the Amherst Record of…
Interior of Grace Episcopal Church in Amherst
View looking toward the front of the church from the middle aisle and highlighting the arched ceiling.
Interior of Grace Episcopal Church in Amherst
View looking toward the front of the church from the middle aisle and highlighting the arched ceiling.
House on Lincoln Avenue in Amherst
Close-up of a house on Lincoln Avenue with a man and child in the yard, and a man and woman on the porch. Written on back of photograph: "House where Winifred was born. Built by Mr. & Mrs. McCloud. Later owned by Mrs. Charles D. Adams." The…
House of Henry M. McCloud on Lincoln Avenue in Amherst
View of an Italianate-style house with seven people sitting on the porch. Written on back of photograph: "E. W. Carpenter, Sarah McCloud, Grandpa McCloud, Grandma McCloud, H. M. McCloud, Al." The house number is currently 171.
View east on Main Street in Amherst
View of the south side of upper Main Street showing the First Congregational Church, the Montague house, and the Frank P. Wood's Dining Rooms.
View east on Main Street in Amherst
View east down Main Street with First Congregational Church in foreground on the right.
View east on Main Street in Amherst
View east down Main Street with First Congregational Church in foreground on the right.
View west on Main Street in Amherst
View west on Main Street toward the center of town from about where the Dickinson Homestead is. Trees, hedges, and fences line the dirt sidewalks, and the road is unpaved and rutted.
Frank P. Wood's Dining Rooms in Amherst
View east down Main Street with the First Congregational Church in the background. Note the sign advertising oysters at the restaurant: Fresh oysters in every style, to order.
Snow in Amherst center after the Blizzard of 1888
View east from the pillars of the American House block after the Blizzard of 1888. Snow is piled high. Signs for the businesses of Kenfield, Jeweler, and J. L. Lovell are visible and there is a man standing in front of the harness shop.
Snow in Amherst center after the Blizzard of 1888
View looking west toward the Amherst House from the sidewalk in front of Phoenix Row after the Blizzard of 1888. There are people on the sidewalk and snow is piled high. The Amherst House and Merchants' Row are in the background.
Snow in Amherst center after the Blizzard of 1888
View looking west toward the Amherst House from the middle of Main Street in front of Phoenix Row after the Blizzard of 1888. There are two men shoveling and snow is piled high.
Phoenix Row in Amherst
View of Phoenix Row on Main Street showing the Marsh Block, the Holland Block (known as Campion Block at one time), and Cook's Block. A horse and wagon belonging to E.D. Marsh furniture store are parked outside the store, and two people are standing…