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Historic Footnotes

The First School District in Granby Center Part 5 – The 1859 First District School

By Carol Laun | November 1, 2018

The residents of the First District were very proud of their brand new school, which cost $828.44 to build. They voted to insure the new school against fire, to fix up the grounds and outbuildings, to buy all new furniture and to invite Professor Camp to speak at the opening day ceremony.

The district also appointed a committee to “devise the best method for protecting the new house against depredations committed by the scholars and children.” The committee produced the following rules:

“That if any wilful mutilation shall be committed by any person on any part of this house by scratch or cut of the length of 2 inches or under, shall pay a fine not exceeding 25 cents nor less than 6 cents.

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The First School District in Granby Center Part 4 – The 1823 First District School

By Carol Laun | October 1, 2018

The parsimonious building committee for the new school may have skimped on quality, because only two years after opening in 1823, the school needed repairs. If enough money could be raised, the lower room would also be plastered.

Local author writes history of a special community in Sandisfield

By Shirley Murtha | October 1, 2018

North Granby residents Steve and Lorraine German have a summer home in the quiet town of Sandisfield, Mass. Steve’s grandfather owned the house, which passed down to his mother, and then to him.

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The first school district in Granby Center Part 3 – School Curriculum in the early 19th century

By Carol Laun | September 1, 2018

What did Frederick Jewett and the other school masters teach their pupils? There was no set curriculum at that time.

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The First School District in Granby Center Part 2 – Funding Schools and Reluctant Granby Taxpayers

By Carol Laun, Archivist, Salmon Brook Historical Society | July 1, 2018

The First District school records provide a fascinating glimpse of education in early Granby. The opening entry is dated December 14, 1807.

Events

Salmon Brook Historical Society upcoming events

By Granby Drummer | July 1, 2018

Do you have an interest in Antique Engines and tractors? You’ll be in for a treat when you visit the Salmon Brook Historical Society on Saturday, Sept.

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The First School District in Granby Center

By Carol Laun, Archivist, Salmon Brook Historical Society | June 1, 2018

Part 1 of a series on early Granby education. A small house nestled on Salmon Brook Street near the firehouse was originally a one-room school.

Events

Summer exhibits at Historical Society

By Granby Drummer | June 1, 2018

The Salmon Brook Historical Society is located at 208 Salmon Brook Street. Exhibits this summer include something for everyone.

History

Hayes honored at Salmon Brook Historical Society annual meeting

By Carol Laun and Mark Williams | June 1, 2018

The Salmon Brook Historical Society held its annual meeting on April 24 at the First Congregational Church on North Granby Road. After a social hour and delicious meal, President Rich Zlotnick called the meeting to order, suspended reading of the 2017 annual meeting minutes and recognized members who have passed away.

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6 Park Place – the house that moved, part 2

By Granby Drummer | May 1, 2018

Samuel Benjamin IV was a local entrepreneur who bought and sold many Granby properties through the years. The Benjamin family has a long history in Granby, Hartland and Granville, Mass.