On George P. Hassett Drive south of Salem Street (Massachusetts Route 60), on the right when traveling east.
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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
On South Street at Curtis Street, on the right when traveling east on South Street.
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 High Street (Massachusetts Route 60), on the right when traveling west.
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 High Street (Massachusetts Route 60), on the right when traveling west.
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
On Salem Street at George P Hassett Drive, on the right when traveling east on Salem Street.
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
On Salem Street (Massachusetts Route 60) at Spring Street on Salem Street.
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
Near River Street at Salem Street, on the left when traveling south.
To the memory of revolutionary soldiers from Massachusetts and New Hampshire who lie in this burying ground in unmarked graves. Dedicated April 19, 1930 In Medford's Tercentenary year. — — Map (db m245270) HM WM
On Woodland Road at Molyneaux Circle at Molyneaux Circle on Woodland Road at Molyneaux Circle.
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
On Salem Street (Massachusetts Route 60) at Interstate 93, on the right when traveling west on Salem Street.
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
On Riverside Ave at Rockwell Ave, on the right when traveling west on Riverside Ave.
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
Near Salem Street at River Street, on the left when traveling west.
In Commemoration of
Captain Isaac Hall
1739 - 1789
Commander Medford Minute Men
Lexington - Concord alarm
April 19, 1775
A businessman and resident of Medford.
Presented on January 24, 1977
Medford Company of Minutemen . . . — — Map (db m245266) HM WM
On River Street south of Salem St, on the left when traveling south.
This property, which is listed in the State and National Register of Historic Places, has received a matching grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund through the Massachusetts Historical Commission, Secretary of the Commonwealth . . . — — Map (db m245265) HM
Near College Avenue west of Boston Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
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
