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 Plymouth’s culinary delights. You probably know them as Italian tortellini but in Plymouth speak, we call them tootalings! First a little background for those unfamiliar […]
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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 downtown core….or is it? Finding the towns’ records of public holiday celebrations is not an easy task. Until quite recently, there are few written descriptions […]
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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, landing jobs in places like New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Seattle, and San Francisco. I returned home to Plymouth. A major building boom was underway in […]
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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. – is the oldest surviving house in Plymouth, with a listed construction date of 1640. Close runner ups are the Howland House (1667) and the Harlow […]