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New City Hall Signage Adds Historical Context To Restored Paintings
WATERTOWN – New interpretive signs are now on display in the foyer of Watertown City Hall, providing historical context and background information for two restored paintings that depict key moments in the town’s history. The signs were installed following the restoration and reinstallation of the paintings in November 2024. The project was funded through the…
Read MoreWatertown Police Partner with Historical Society on Calming Dairy Exhibit
WATERTOWN – A few months ago, officers from the Watertown Police Department reached out to the Historical Society of Watertown with an idea — could they collaborate on an exhibit to bring a calming, community-focused presence to the station lobby? The answer was a resounding yes. The result is a new display featuring historic photos,…
Read MoreHistoric Photo Returns to Watertown’s Shutt Detachment Marine Corps League
WATERTOWN – A powerful reunion between past and present took place on May 7, when the Historical Society of Watertown returned a nearly century-old photograph to the Shutt Detachment Marine Corps League on Mount Auburn Street. The black-and-white image, taken on November 11, 1930, captures the original unveiling of the World War I memorial in…
Read MoreHistoric Paintings Restored and Reinstalled at Watertown City Hall
WATERTOWN, MA – Two paintings that have adorned Watertown City Hall since its opening in 1932 have been restored and reinstalled as part of a preservation project funded by the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The paintings, depicting key moments in the town’s history, had suffered significant wear over the decades, including scratches, dirt buildup, and…
Read MoreWatertown House with Ties to the American Revolution Subject of New Exhibit for its 250th Anniversary
The following announcement was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown WATERTOWN – The Historical Society of Watertown celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Edmund Fowle House (built in 1772) and the 100th anniversary of the Historical Society’s purchase of the house (from Charles Brigham in 1922) with a new exhibit. Learn about the historical…
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