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Corner of Thompson and Main Streets Sarah Colby rented a room here in the Timothy Thompson house. She ran a successful milliner shop out of the room and lived in it with her four children. She was born in Waterville, Maine. Later, her son Gardner donated so much money to a college in Waterville that it was named Colby College. |
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CT5: 85 Warren Street Laurette Murdock (1900-1994) moved here in the 1960s. She was one of the pioneers in the restoration of historic Charlestown houses. A writer, an editor, an artist and a gardener, Murdock was involved in many community organizations. Always full of energy, she loved people, talk, friendship, reading, and travel. |
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CT6: 43 Monument Square The words “Free For All” and “Charlestown Branch” are still on the facade of this building, which was the Charlestown Public Library from 1913-1970. When the library was formed in 1860, the first assistants, Miss Jane Edwards and Miss Helen Wise, established the library’s first card catalog system and prepared the first 1,200 books for circulation. Charlotte Harris (d. 1877) was a major benefactor of the library. She also gave the chime of bells which hung in the tower of the First Parish Church, the oldest church in Charlestown. Each bell was inscribed with a biblical quote. The library building is now the home of the Charlestown Historical Society’s Bunker Hill Museum. |
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CT7: Bunker Hill Monument In September 1840, Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1879) organized the Bunker Hill Monument Fair, a weeklong event which raised $30,035.53. The money was needed to complete the monument, which had stood unfinished since 1823. Hale also edited Godey’s Ladies Book, wrote “Mary Had A Little Lamb,” and convinced President Lincoln to establish Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday. |
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22 Monument Square Sisters Mary Sherkanowski and Helen Sherkanowski Rush ran a boardinghouse here from the 1940s. It was called Monument Square House. Helen lived on the ground floor, and Mary lived across the street. Helen wrote a book, Rooms To Let, about their experiences. |
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