Agawam, MA .. my old hometown ... geographical reference.
Capt. Charles Leonard House ~ historical structure on Main St.
"This historic structure dates from 1805 and was admitted to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
It was originally a tavern on the road from Hartford to points north where stage coaches deposited their tired passengers for overnight rest and refreshment before continuing on the next day with a fresh team of horses.
Restored in 1938, it boasts original fireplaces and woodwork and is furnished with many pieces of authentic furniture, making it well worth a visit in its own right. It now serves as a Community House for the Town of Agawam and, in its present state, offers a room capable of holding 75 people for events of various sorts."
Over the bridge to Springfield, MA
History and Points of Interest
A favorite hangout .. Riverside Amusement Park ..eventually bought and completely upgraded by Six Flags
Interesting history of the The Connecticut Valley ~ Springfield, Agawam, Westfield areas of Western Massachusetts ~ Starts on Pg. 283
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Thank you again for this lovely page.
Thank you for the compliments and for your contributions to our Bay State cyber-visit. I LOVE that house - love the architecture! So pretty with the bunting and flag out front.
Thanks also for all those links. This is exactly the kind of participation that I hope for when I post my state threads! There is no way I can cover even a fraction of the history and points of interest in Massachusetts, so your links and images are very much appreciated.
I didn't know you are from Massachusetts. It's my home state too. Although I never lived there, I was born in Framingham. My family has very deep roots in Massachusetts.