The Northfield Historical Society

Northfield The Northfield Historical Society

Marc Notes: The collaborative efforts of four members of the Northfield Historical Society have brought this book to life ... Donald Boardman, Christopher Delmas, Linda deNeergaard, and Karen Halsted -- p. 6.; Includes bibliographical references (p. 127). Table of Contents: Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Mill Hill, South Village, and on to the Center -- 2. Around the Common and Down to the Falls -- 3. Busy Farms and Booming Mills -- 4. The Train Comes to Town -- 5. Merchants of Main Street -- 6. Dark Clouds over Northfield -- 7. People and Places -- 8. Celebrations and Fun -- 9. The Cadets Come Marching In -- Bibliography. Publisher Marketing: Chartered in 1781, Northfield is nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains, with highlands to the east and west and the Dog River running through the center of town. It was once home to primarily farms, sawmills, and gristmills. With Elijah Paine building the first mills on Mill Hill, Northfield grew into a town comprising four villages. The community began to thrive with the coming of the railroad in the mid-1800s. Large granite sheds brought stonecutters and artisans from Italy, Spain, and Scotland. With woolen mills and a slate industry, Northfield changed from a largely agricultural town to an industrial one. In 1866, it became home to Norwich University. A vital part of the community, Norwich offers a wide variety of athletic and cultural events. Northfield captures the history of a community that still celebrates its heritage today. Contributor Bio:  The Northfield Historical Society The Northfield Historical Society was founded in 1975 to preserve and share the rich history of Northfield. Currently housed in the former Governor Charles Paine House, the society celebrates the town's history by sharing in Northfield, a photographic journey using many never before published images from the collection.