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Settlers were reported “upon Mysticke” in 1629. A larger group in 1630 settled near the square and named the place “Meadford”. The first recorded town meeting was held in 1674. In 1676 the first selectmen were elected and in . . . — — Map (db m198140) HM
In 1844 Lydia Maria Child (1802 – 1880) wrote of her childhood visits to her grandfather’s house at 114 South Street in the poem “Over the River and Through the Woods” from her home at the corner of Ashland and Salem Streets.
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On this site stood the Simpson Tavern, where in 1850 James Pierpont (1822–1893) wrote the song “Jingle Bells” in the presence of Mrs. Otis
Waterman, who later verified that the song was written here. Pierpont had the song . . . — — Map (db m50861) HM
On the night of April 18-19, 1775, on his famous ride to Lexington, Paul Revere tethered his horse here and awakened Captain Hall of the Medford Minute Men to tell him that "The Regulars are out." — — Map (db m82651) HM
Celebrating David McGillivray's 3,452-mile run in 1978 from Medford, Oregon to Medford, Mass. to benefit the Jimmy Fund.
"Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it." - Dave McGillivray
Dedicated by Mayor . . . — — Map (db m244427) HM
At this location, local Medford brothers Bill and Tony Hanley established a pioneering sound company.
Innovations in speaker, amplification, microphone, and sound system design were born
here Powerful, high-quality sound reinforcement systems . . . — — Map (db m222226) HM
This circle is dedicated to the memory of Private Roy. V. Molyneaux 30th Division, U.S. Army
Who gallantly fought and gave his life for his country on the battlefield of France July 16th 1944
His deeds will be forever remembered by the . . . — — Map (db m73851) WM
This bell is an integral part of the history of Medford. It was cast in 1860 by Henry N. Hooper Company of Boston with a 44 inch diameter, 1,700 lbs. weight, in F Sharp.
The bell was constructed for the presidential campaign of the . . . — — Map (db m102591) HM
Mansion built by Isaac Royall who came here from Antigua with his slaves in 1737. His son Isaac Royall, a loyalist, founded at Harvard the oldest law professorship in the United States. Headquarters of General John Stark during the Siege of Boston. — — Map (db m50420) HM
This plaque has been placed in memory of Elizabeth Short, the victim of one of the nation's most infamous and unsolved crimes.
"Betty" Short was born on July 29, 1924 and lived at 115 Salem Street, the site now occupied by the Interstate #93 . . . — — Map (db m222253) HM
Known for many years as the Cradock House because it was thought to have been built in 1634 for Matthew Cradock, the construction of the house is now attributed to Peter Tufts. Although the exact date of its origin is obscure, it is known to . . . — — Map (db m55620) HM
This monument has been
erected by the
Gravity Research Foundation
Robert W. Babson, Founder
It is to remind students of the blessings forthcoming when a semi-insulator is discovered in order to harness gravity as a free power and reduce . . . — — Map (db m243159) HM
