The last phase of the restoration of Plymouth’s Town Brook is underway. Work began in 2002 with the removal of dams from the brook’s 19th century industrial past. The last […]
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Remembering four Plymouth police officers who died in the line of duty
Some of the sadder stories in the town’s history are those of the four Plymouth officers who have died in the line of duty. The history of policing in Plymouth […]
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Four myths about local architecture that drive me crazy
I always read local real estate listings online. Mainly, it’s to get a glimpse inside beautiful antique homes that I wouldn’t otherwise get a chance to see. For the most […]
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Are the Pilgrims to blame for the state of Plymouth today?
With a new year upon us, I can confidently predict that in 2025 a new building project will outrage the people of Plymouth. You are guaranteed to hear comments about […]
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Rooms with a view and more: Recalling Plymouth’s three ‘grand’ hotels
The song “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” was written in 1951 by Meredith Wilson, who is best known for creating ‘The Music Man.’ The song mentions the […]
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Playing the long game: A brief history of Thanksgiving Day football in Plymouth
Thanksgiving time is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Plymouth, the birthplace of the holiday. Thanksgiving Day in Plymouth is packed with events and happenings. […]
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From old books to new artwork, painting a picture of the Russell building’s past and present
This column weaves together more than 120 years of Plymouth history and personal stories. Bear with me as I tell you this tale through several unrelated chapters that in the […]
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‘Obsession’ with mid-century style leads to a Cedarville revelation
I grew up in the heyday of mid-century modern architecture, but I never really appreciated the style. My family’s house in North Plymouth was a one-story ranch home that was […]
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Addressing the historical confusion over Main Street Extension
My architectural office is at 34 Main St., on the second floor above the former Plymouth Savings/Eastern Bank building. Although the location is amazing, clients often have a hard time […]
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You may have lived in town a long time, but you haven’t seen it all
If you are on Facebook there is a good chance you are familiar with an infamous – and popular – page that discusses daily life in Plymouth. Recently, I followed […]