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The Packard Brothers founded a store on the land directly opposite the Town Hall. Provisions, grain for farmers, the Post Office and weighing scales made up the major part of their business. There is a coach to the right with someone inside and a…

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Raking Hay

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This is the Halifax Library/Post Office building. Out front is the mail wagon. The side says: R.F.D.

ROUTE

No. 1

U. S.

MAIL



This building is…

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Men, horses and carriages are hauling lumber in front of the Palmer Lumber Yard barn

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Load of sawdust in Palmer Mill Yard. Fred Timmes is behind the wagon

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Photo of the 1905 "Old Home Day" celebration. There is a "woodmobile" demonstration taking place behind the Congregational Church. The portable wood saw was a hugh draw for the gentlemen in attendance. Note the carriage sheds. These were used on…

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Old Home Day "Woodmobile and Portable Woodsaw" demonstrations behind the Congregational Church. Carriages and Carriage sheds as well as the fashions in 1900 can be seen. The "Hayward" house and Central School are in the background.

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Plow demonstration during Old Home Day Fair across the street from Halifax Town Hall. The J. L. Jones estate/Standish Manor can be seen in the background.

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Wood-shingled carriage sheds. House in the background is Hayward House. The Central School is further in the background.
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