My editor recently suggested I do a column about ugly architecture in Plymouth. Not an easy task, as architecture can be so subjective. Buildings loved by some may be despised […]
Author Archives: Bill Fornaciari - Independent Correspondent
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All aboard: There was a time when Plymouth had three train stations
There’s a piece of Plymouth history that has forever frustrated me. That’s why I’m seeking assistance from readers of the Plymouth Independent. You have reached out to me for additional […]
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Cruising back in time to visit Plymouth’s ‘Gasoline Alley’
I’m an architect, so people always ask me what my favorite building is. That’s akin to asking a parent who their favorite child is. (Confession, for me it’s my daughter […]
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Thoughts for food: Savoring the old days of grocery shopping in Plymouth
With the recent snowfall of Jan. 7, no doubt many of you cried out: “We need to go to the store for bread and milk!” Really, have we become so […]
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Famed landscape architect’s designs in Plymouth are plain to see
Given our town’s prominent role in the country’s early colonial life, perhaps it’s no surprise that the Gilded Age is a slice of history that hasn’t been explored in depth […]
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Holiday ‘tootalings’ can cause a family debate
To me, they are as iconic as Plymouth Rock, spark fierce debates, cross multiple generations and during my youth were made by various nationalities. They are, in fact one, of […]
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Christmas in Plymouth wasn’t always merry and bright
Plymouth’s Communitree is up and lit for the holidays. The tree, after its latest move, now stands in front of town hall. This is the tree’s third location in our […]
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The famous names behind some notable Plymouth buildings
After graduating in 1986 with an architectural degree from Roger Williams University, my fellow graduates and I were ready to change the world. My classmates spread out across the country, […]
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One man’s search for Plymouth’s oldest building
What is Plymouth’s oldest building? You’d think that’s an easy question to answer, but don’t be so sure. By most accounts, the Sparrow House – at 42 Summer St. – […]