LENOX

Residential development in Worcester

in the early 20th Century

 

 

Author & Preface

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Cover, Contents, and Preface

In printable format

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Introduction:

Lenox is Announced

The announcement in the press of the launching of the Lenox subdivision. , and an overview with cover page, authorship and preface, and a table of contents

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Descendants of Andrew and Rebecca McFarland: Six Generations of Family, Farm, and Homestead

An account of the family that farmed the land and resided there until urbanization

pdf,  1.2 Mb,  32p.

1a

Supplement to Part 1

Details regarding the McFarland land

pdf,  1.0 Mb,  4p.

2

 Urbanization Crosses Park Avenue: the development of Newton Square

Residential development of the Newton Square area, closer to the city center and one growth cycle earlier, sets the stage for Lenox.

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2a

Supplement to Part 2

Subdivision plans for Newton Square

pdf,  2.5 Mb,  14p.

3

LENOX - Phase One:

A Land Development Enterprise

Planning, marketing, selling, and building, 1909-1916

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4

LENOX – Phase Two:

Going its Own Way

The young neighborhood in a volatile housing market, 1917-1929

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LENOX – Phase Three:

 (title undecided)

The neighborhood at middle age, in harder times, 1930-1960s

(not yet ready)

 

The Scotts of Maplewood Road

A notable early family of Lenox

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Images of Lenox (Index)

Index of downloadable photos, paintings, and sketches of Lenox from the narrative

jpg,  various sizes

 

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