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In the late1900s, Watson Willett and his sons built the Brockton Store on Plymouth Street. They had a delivery wagon and would take you order in the morning and delivery it to you later in the day. Waston's son Arthur ran the Boston Store on…

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…

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…

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

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

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…

Holmes Public Library with G. Harry Armstong's store on the right. Delivery wagon and horse beside store on the left. Getting ready to make a delivery.

Shows a way of life for the farmer in the summer months. They are bringing in fresh hay.

Dubby Point is located by Silver Lake