What's in a Name?

What's in a Name?. . , Since Ludlow began, there have been 7 bridges that spanned the Chicopee River at Wallamanumps Falls. Wallamanumps means "Red Stone", evidence of Native Americans in this area. Before 1800, a mill owned by Abner Putnam likely spawned the name of "Put's Bridge". Early covered bridges were made of wood and had to be replaced often, with 1898 seeing the first iron bridge. The present bridge at the falls was built in 1931. Repairs and improvements have been made through the years to keep up with the ever increasing traffic and demand for more fluent travel. Although many refer to this bridge as "Put's Bridge", it has never been officially named as such. It is often referred to as "The Ludlow Bridge"., (lower left image) , At left is the Hubbard Memorial Library, circa 1910. The library was built in 1889 in memory of Charles T. Hubbard who passed away in 1887. One hundred years later, in 1989, the library was expanded and reopened to the town in 1990., (lower right image) , Shown to the left is Red Bridge, built in 1837 over the Chicopee River upstream from the falls at Wallamanumps. In 1901 a dam and generating station were constructed to help bring electricity to the area.