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• Panoramic View of Main Street: Melrose, Mass.

  Panoramic view of Main Street "taken from Wyoming Heights and the large house in the near right-center was the Houghton house at the corner of Chestnut Street and Mt. Vernon Street. Photograph donated from Dorothy Nash on May 31, 1982."
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the front of Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. with original entrance before the 1963 addition.
• Wyoming Cemetery Hall: Melrose, Mass.

  View of cottage and gravestones at the entrance of the cemetery on Sylvan Street, Melrose, Mass.
• Wyoming Cemetery Hall: Melrose, Mass.

  View of cottage at the entrance of the cemetery on Sylvan Street, Melrose, Mass.
• City Hall: Melrose, Mass.

  View of City Hall from the southeast side of Main Street.
• Lebanon Street: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Lebanon Street, Laurel Street on left, Melrose. April snowstorm probably in the 1890s."
• Winthrop School: Melrose, Mass.

  Photograph of the original Winthrop School located at 162 First Street, Melrose, Mass.
• Corner of Main, Upham and Essex Streets: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on front and back: "3/3 City Hall Melrose, Cor Essex-Upham and Main Sts. C-1905, C.A. Duncan postcard copy. Carl L. Smith."
• Main Street Looking South: Melrose, Mass.

  View of Stearns and Hill Drugs and Y.M.C.A.
• Middlesex Fells Cascade: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "No. []. The 'Middlesex Fells' Cascade, in Melrose Mass.,
• Middlesex Fells Cascade: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "The 'Middlesex Fells' Cascade, in Melrose Mass.,
• Looking at the Hospital Across Ell Pond: Melrose, Mass.

  Looking at the Hospital across Ell Pond, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken by Larry Shaw, 1965.
• Third Pond, Mount Hood: Melrose, Mass.

  Ice skating on Third Pond, Mount Hood.
• Colonial Apartments: Melrose, Mass.

  View of Colonial Apartments, intersection of Main Street and Wyoming Avenue, Melrose, Mass.
• Pine Banks: Melrose, Mass.

  View of Pine Banks Park and Main Street from the top of Boston Rock Road.
• Pine Banks: Melrose, Mass.

  View of Pine Banks Park with Boston in the distance.
• Main Street Looking North: Melrose, Mass.

  Aerial view of Main Street looking north.
• Main Street: Melrose, Mass.

  Stereograph card view of businesses on Main Street. Exact location unknown. There is an apothecary shop on right hand side of photograph.
• Melrose View: Melrose, Mass.

  Location unknown in Melrose, Mass. Snow covered landscape with several houses and buildings in the distance and fence and stone wall in the foreground.
• Sprague's Boat House, Spot Pond 1900: Stoneham, Mass.

  View of Sprague's boat house on Spot Pond in Stoneham, Mass. near the Melrose line.
• Main Street: Melrose, Mass.

  Storefront of Burrell & Swett. Text written on back: "Main St. Melrose about 1891, Melrose Club, [C.C.] Swett, 20 Walton Park, Melrose." About 1891.
• Fletcher Residence, 160 Upham Street: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Fletcher residence, 160 Upham St. Mr. Fletcher became president of [Cummer] Jones & Co. tailor's trimmings, 1893 Directory - Nathaniel Pl Jones residence, See map of 'Plan of house lots belonging to Anna P. Jones' in MHF Maps Horizontal File."
• 190 Washington Street: Melrose, Mass.

  Horse and carriage in front of house on 190 Washington Street, Melrose, Mass.
• Trolley Cars, Franklin Square: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Franklin Square."
• Car Barns, Green Street: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Melrose Highlands C.H., Car barns, Green St, Melrose."
• Trolley Car: Melrose, Mass.

  Car #1385, line Malden/Melrose, Mass.
• Trolley Car, Green Street: Melrose, Mass.

  Car #284, line Saugus, Lyn & Salem. Text written on back: "Green St., Melrose."
• West Side of Main Street Looking North: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "H.J. Perry Hardware, 524 Main Street, Frank Fazio Fruit Co., 528 Main Street, A.D. MacLachlan, Boots & Shoes, 530 Main Street. Picture of Pres. McKinley."
• Frost & Hawes' Grocers: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Frost & Hawes' grocers, 544 Main Street corner Essex."
• Main Street Corner of Essex Street Looking South: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Frost & Hawes' Boston Branch grocers, 542, 544,546 Main Street (corner Essex), Melrose Journal, 536 Main St. (over), Brock Brothers (plumbing & heating & bicycles), 538-540 Main St."
• 3 West Emerson Street: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Mrs. Benj. R. Upham, 3 West Emerson St., Bill Rupp ran antique store in bottom of Upham House."
• Eastman's Block Looking South: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Fred Clement (dry goods), 537 Main St., Justus Geist, florist, 535 Main St., HM & LW Cross Apothecaries, 531 Main St., Miss NA Hamor Milliner, 529 Main St., W.A. Smith Jewelers & Optician, 529 Main St."
• Dr. & Mrs. Fred H. Morse House: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Dr. & Mrs. Morse, 482 Main St. (Corner of W. Foster). Torn down when bank was built and lumber used to build house way up on East Foster St. Information given by Miss Russo of Grove St. whose father owned house and sold it to bank."
• J.J. Keating Store: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "J.J. Keating (men's outfitters) 512 Main St. Poster in window says 50th Anniversary - Town of Melrose, Thursday, May 3, 1900."
• Burrell & Swett's Block: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Burrell & Swett's Block, east side of Main St., looking south, 523 Main St. to 487 Main St., Melrose Club 517 Main St., Melrose Hardware 509 Main St."
• Looking North from Foster Street

  Text written on back: "S.W. Sing Laundry, 487 Main St., Chandler & Hills (small paper, picture framing, stationary) 489 Main St., YMCA (top floor), Melrose Public Library and Bank looking north from Foster St."
• Y.M.C.A. 1900: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "YMCA decorated for 50th Ann. of Melrose 1900 and Melrose Public Library. YMCA on on top story, Trust Co. & Savings Bank on each side of door."
• Parade Marching Band: Melrose, Mass.

  Marching band going down Main Street near the intersection of Upham and Essex Street for Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade, 1925.
• Melrose Catholic Woman's Club Parade Float: Melrose, Mass.

  Melrose Catholic Woman's Club float decorated for Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade, 1925. Text written on back: "75th anniversary of the founding of Melrose. Members of the Melrose Catholic Women's Club portraying the 13 original states."
• Sons of Veterans Parade Float: Melrose, Mass.

  Camp 79 Sons of Veterans and Sons of Veterans Auxiliary '79, Civil War Scenes in Melrose float decorated for Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade, 1925.
• Melrose Woman's Club Parade Float: Melrose, Mass.

  Melrose Woman's Club parade float decorated for the Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade, 1925.
• Melrose City Officials Viewing Parade: Melrose, Mass.

  Melrose City Officials viewing Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade from side of City Hall, 1925.
• Melrose Daughters of Veterans Parade Float: Melrose, Mass.

  Melrose Daughters of Veterans tent 37 float decorated for Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade, 1925.
• Melrose Board of Trade Parade Float: Melrose, Mass.

  Melrose Board of Trade float decorated for the Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade, 1925.
• Riders on Horseback: Melrose, Mass.

  Line-up of people on horseback for Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade on Essex Street, 1925. Can see City Hall through the trees.
• Parade Float: Melrose, Mass.

  Homestead-themed decorated parade float for Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade, 1925.
• Decorated Cars for Parade: Melrose, Mass.

  Decorated car riders lining up for a group photograph in front to cars for Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade on Essex Street, 1925.
• Decorated Cars for Parade: Melrose, Mass.

  Line up of decorated cars for Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade on Essex Street, 1925.
• Bar Room Parade Float: Melrose, Mass.

  Horse drawn carriage parade float from Bar Room Beer 5 cents for Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade, 1925.
• Parade Float: Melrose, Mass.

  [FOB] Members standing in front of parade float for Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade, 1925.
• Rubber Shoe Factory Parade Float: Melrose, Mass.

  "We Make All Kinds of Rubber Footwear" sign on side of decorated truck for Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade.
• Rubber Shoe Factory Parade Float: Melrose, Mass.

  "Wanted 200 Girls to Make Rubber Shoes" sign on side of decorated truck for Diamond Jubilee and Fourth of July parade.
• Main Street: Melrose, Mass.

  Photograph taken on Main Street at night looking southward at the intersection of Main and West Foster Street around the holidays. Merrill photo printed on front left corner.
• Main Street: Melrose, Mass.

  Photograph taken on Main Street at night looking southward at the intersection of Main and West Foster Street. Merrill photo printed on front left corner.
• Houses Torn Down on Lake Avenue: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Houses torn down formerly belonging to Brown, 31 Lake Ave. and to Campbell 39 Lake Ave. Driver - Att'y Selwyn Lynde of 49 Lake Ave.
• Historic House,482 Main Street: Melrose, Mass.

  Historic house located on 482 Main Street on the corner of Main and Foster Street. Text written on back: "Dr. & Mrs. Fred H. Morse, 482 Main St, (corner to Foster). Torn down when bank was built and lumber used to build house way up on East Foster St. - info given by Miss Russo of Grove St. whose father owned house." Stamped: Richard Merrill, photographer, 109 Water Street, Saugus, Mass. 01906.
• Celebration Parade: Melrose, Mass.

  Decorated parade vehicles going down Main Street, Melrose, Mass.
• Plowing Between City Hall and Main Fire Station: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Plowing Fire Station driveway with "horse power." City Hall in background." Glass plate reprints.
• Main Street about 1898: Melrose, Mass.

  Street view of decorated stores along Main Street. Text written on back: "Chas L., Swett, 20 Walton Pk, Melrose."
• Melrose City Celebration Parade: Melrose, Mass.

  A parade participant riding a horse by the intersection of Main and Upham Street, Melrose, Mass.
• Thomas Lynde Homestead: Melrose, Mass.

  Pre-1900 view of Thomas Lynde homestead as shown on page 73 of Goss's History of Melrose.
• Melrose Fire Department: Melrose, Mass.

  Melrose Fire Department. Pre-1900 photograph of horse drawn fire engine, Melrose, Mass.
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the library located on 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken on April 2, 2020 during the early months of Covid-19 shutdown .
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the library located on 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken on April 2, 2020 during the early months of the Covid-19 shutdown.
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the library located on 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken on April 2, 2020 during the early months of Covid-19 shutdown .
• Little Reader, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the library located on 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken on April 2, 2020 during the early months of Covid-19 shutdown. "Little Reader" a bronze statue of a child reading a book was created by artist Carolyn Wirth in 1999.
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the library located on 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken on April 2, 2020 during the early months of Covid-19 shutdown .
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the library located on 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken on April 2, 2020 during the early months of Covid-19 shutdown .
• First Location of Melrose Public Library, Waverly Block, Essex Street: Melrose, Mass.

  The first home of the Library was located in Waverly Block, 223 Essex Street, Melrose Mass. from 1871-1874. A room at this address was shared with the Selectmen, which was divided by a partition with the rear half given over to the trustees.
• First Location of Melrose Public Library, Waverly Block, Essex Street: Melrose, Mass.

  The first home of the Library was located in Waverly Block, 223 Essex Street, Melrose, Mass. from 1871-1874. A room at this address was shared with the Selectmen, which was divided by a partition with the rear half given over to the trustees.
• First Location of Melrose Public Library, Waverly Block, Essex Street: Melrose, Mass.

  The first home of the Library was located in Waverly Block, 223 Essex Street, Melrose, Mass. from 1871-1874. A room at this address was shared with the Selectmen, which was divided by a partition with the rear half given over to the trustees.
• Main Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the main desk and lobby area opposite the original entrance to Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Youth Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the youth room with librarian seated at desk in the rear of the room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Youth Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the Youth room with young patrons studying at tables with a librarian seated at a desk in the rear of the room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Reference Room Librarians, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Two librarians, one seated and one standing in the Reference room at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Trustee's Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the trustee's room in 1932 at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Main Desk Area, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the main desk from the entry area opposite the original entrance to Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Exterior view of Melrose Public Library building on West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. in 1932.
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Exterior view of Melrose Public Library building on West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. in 1932.
• Main Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of four librarians behind the main desk located opposite the original entrance in the area that is presently near the administrative offices and Archway room at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Reference Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the Reference room next to the main entry area at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Main Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the main desk located opposite the original entrance at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Location of desk is now the area of the seed library and administrative offices adjacent to the Archway room.
• Highlands Branch, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Interior view of the Melrose Public Library Highlands Branch located at 523 Franklin Street, Melrose, Mass. in the Corinthian Hall building.
• Highlands Branch, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Interior view of the Melrose Public Library Highlands Branch located at 523 Franklin Street, Melrose, Mass. in the Corinthian Hall building.
• Highlands Branch, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Interior view of the Melrose Public Library Highlands Branch located at 523 Franklin Street, Melrose, Mass. in the Corinthian Hall building.
• Highlands Branch, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Interior view of Melrose Public Library Highlands Branch located at 523 Franklin Street, Melrose, Mass. in the Corinthian Hall building.
• Highlands Branch, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Exterior view of the Melrose Public Library Highlands Branch located at 523 Franklin Street, Melrose, Mass. in the Corinthian Hall building. Written on back: Taken by Lawrence Shaw, Camera Club 4/53, used for Annual Report Cover - April '53.
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the front of Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. with original entrance before 1963 addition.
• Looking north from Foster Street: Melrose, Mass.

  View looking north from Foster Street, Melrose, Mass. 1900. Written on back: "S.W. Sing Laundry, 487 Main St., Chandler & Hills (small paper, picture framing, stationary) 489 Main St., YMCA (top floor), Melrose Public Library and Bank looking north from Foster St."
• Melrose Public Library at the Y.M.C.A., 1900: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the YMCA located on 497 Main Street, Melrose, Mass. in 1900. The third home of the Melrose Public Library, 1895-1904. Written on back: "YMCA decorated for 50th Ann. of Melrose 1900 and Melrose Public Library. YMCA only on top story, Trust Co. & Savings Bank on each side of door."
• Children's Librarian, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Written on back: "Mrs. Caro Nims - Children's Librarian in her new office completed in Sept. 1954 in basement. Taken by Douglas Leach - December 1954." Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Children's Department, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Children's film program given by Miss Helen Anderson. Photo taken by Merrill Photo. Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Children's Department, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of a film being shown in the Children's room. Miss Helen Anderson. Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Photo by Merrill Photo.
• Children's Department, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of a children's program given by Children's Librarian at Melrose Public Library. Photo by Merrill Photo.
• Junior High Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Junior High room - March 1960. At the close of Miss Helen Anderson's report.
• Children's Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Written on back: "Children's room looking toward Mother Goose clock, Juliana Mutti in desk, 4/61. Photo by John Curtis." Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Children's Department, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the circulation desk in the Children's room at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Woman Reading at Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Woman sitting in what is now the Archway room reading at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Stamped on back: Photo by Lawrence C. Shaw, 226 Beech Avenue, Melrose 76, Mass. Feb 20, 1959.
• Children's Room Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Written on back: "Elsie Hatch at children's desk, 1930-34. Children's room area is where the circulation desk is presently located on the main floor." Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Miss Barbara Mason, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Written on back: "Miss Barbara Mason in basement room, March 1960." Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.