HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF HANOVER, MASSACHUSETTS, 1910-1977
By the Hanover Historical Society, under the direction of Fanny Hitchcock Phillips, 1977. 220 pages, hardcover, no dj issued. Green boards with gilt titles.This book was published to complement earlier town histories (those published in 1853 and 1910) and bring the town's story up-to-date, as well as to commemorate the town's 250th anniversary. Includes numerous names and dates throughout. Fine copy, clean, tight and square (appears unread).
The book's chapters, which are written by various people, include the following:
The Six Villages
Town Government
Police Department/Emergency Center
Fire Department
Water Department
Conservation
School Department/PTA
Vocational School/Cardinal Cushing School
Libraries (John Curtis Free Library / Library Hall - West Hanover)
Churches (8 listed by name)
Visiting Nurse Association
Doctors
Transportation (Hanover Branch Railroad, Hanover Street Railway and Clark's Airport)
Hanover's involvement in wars
Fraternal Organizations (11 listed by name)
Social Clubs (14 listed by name)Darling Cemetery
Polish People in Hanover
Lithuanians in Hanover
Special Anniversaries
Dedication of the Town Hall Addition and New Police Station
Categories: History, Genealogy