Est. 1900
Originally Building 131, "The Administration Building"
Designed by Boston architect Charles H. Alden, the Administration Building was a symbol of the Arsenal's rising prominence in manufacturing and research, as well as its . . . — — Map (db m253575) HM
Across the way was the birthplace of Benjamin Robbins Curtis. 1809-1874.
Son of a New England shipmaster and a Watertown mother, he was a strong influence in protecting American ideas of constitutional government in times of intense political . . . — — Map (db m253604) HM
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . — — Map (db m18116) HM
To the Memory of
George Eaton Priest
1842-1897
1st Lieutenant 53d Quartermaster
57th Massachusetts Infantry
A faithful officer in the war
which preserved the Union
and destroyed slavery
His companions in arms
of the . . . — — Map (db m253607) WM
Here
stood the Meeting House
in which met
The Provincial Congress
from April 22 to July 19, 1775.
Here
the Great and General Court
or Assembly
was Organized and held its
Sessions from July 19, 1775
to Nov. 9, 1776
and from June . . . — — Map (db m244498) HM
Dedicated to the memory and honor of Hood Rubber Company employees who died in the service of their country.
First World War
Ernest M. Allen • David Brodette • Ivan E. Ellis • Domenico Filippelli • Vincent Gorman • Eugene Guihan • . . . — — Map (db m251200) WM
In Memoriam
Dedicated to the Employees
of the
Watertown Arsenal
Who gave the
Supreme Sacrifice in
the Conflicts of
Our Country
Watertown Arsenal Employees
1922 — — Map (db m253582) WM
HERE LANDED ROGER CLAP AND THE DORCHESTER MEN JUNE 1630
We went up the Charles River, until the river grew narrow and shallow, and there we landed our goods with much labor and toil, the bank being steep; and night coming on, we were informed . . . — — Map (db m43363) HM
On this site stood the Shick house and farm. Jacob and Mary Shick were two of the first Jewish settlers in Watertown, becoming an integral part of the ethnic and religious diversity that marks its history. The Shicks made their home here for nearly . . . — — Map (db m201382) HM
Here by the ancient ford
the landing and the weir
was the homestall of
Thomas Mayhew.
A leader in Watertown affairs
from 1635 to 1645.
Afterward with his son
The Rev. Thomas Mayhew
he labored among the Indians
at Martha’s . . . — — Map (db m253605) HM
Washington
passed this place
on his way to
Cambridge
to take command
of the
Patriot Army
June – 1775 - July
Erected by Mass. Society. S.A.R.
July 2, 1914 — — Map (db m253601) HM
Settled by Puritans in 1630 under the leadership of Sir Richard Saltonstall and the Rev. George Phillips who stood firmly for religious toleration and the right of the people to a representative government. — — Map (db m48029) HM
Settled by Puritans in 1630 under the leadership of Sir Richard Saltonstall and the Rev. George Phillips who stood firmly for religious toleration and the right of the people to a representative government. — — Map (db m48030) HM
In honor of the valiant men and women from the Town of Watertown who served and lived. Who served and died. That we may continue to enjoy the blessing of a free America. — — Map (db m251312) WM
To These Gallant Heroes of
World War II
This Memorial is Reverently Dedicated
Almeda Leonard · Andreotes George · Arone Joseph F. · Barmakian Haig G · Beckwith Lloyd E · Bedrossian John A · Borghetti Frank D · Braffitt Raymond W · Breen . . . — — Map (db m253602) WM
