Hearthside - The House That Love Built

HISTORICAL PHOTOS AND LECTURE MARCH 29TH

Discover the hidden treasures of Lincoln’s past on Wednesday, March 29 th, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., with a call for historic photos and an informative talk about Lincoln’s past, held in the setting of the historic Hearthside mansion. Images of “Lost Lincoln”--- early 1800’s up to the end of World War II---are being sought to help tell the story of Lincoln’s early industries.

A selection of photos depicting images of various industries, ideally those that have not already been used in other publications, will be included in an upcoming book about the history of industry in the Blackstone Valley, being published by the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor and authored by Al Klyberg, local historian and Lincoln resident. Some examples of early Lincoln industries include farming, lime, blacksmithing, carriage making, textiles, masonry, construction, merchants, inn keeping, transportation, and mills. Of particular interest are any photos that show the inside of buildings.

Residents are urged to bring their old photos, those that are earlier than 1950, to “Lost Lincoln” night at Hearthside, where a scanner will be set up to capture the images, so there is no need to part with personal photos. While the photos are being collected and scanned, Klyberg will give a talk about Lincoln’s history and the hidden treasures of its past. Both old-time residents and newcomers will find it particularly interesting to learn more about their town, reflect back on “the way things used to be” and to discover what might have existed in the spot where their house now exists.

Hearthside is one of several sites throughout the Blackstone Valley that will be hosting a “Call for Photos” in the next few months for this historic book. Admittance to “Lost Lincoln” night is free.

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