Above - Draper Corporation photo from the Bancroft Library, from a negative in an envelope that says, " Mr. Cate's office. Nov. 25, 1944."
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"Knitting looms" - I doubt any of the Draper people at that time referred to the looms as knitting looms. 4,000 people "at that time." By 1979 the number was closer to four than 4,000. |
On November 8th, join National Park Service Ranger Joshua Bell, from the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, as he shares the war-time experiences of William F. Draper, a naval combat artist, who was assigned to the Aleutian Islands during World War II. This free event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Little Red Shop Museum located at 12 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, Massachusetts. Junior Ranger books, park brochures, and other publications will be available. |
Hopedale in October Hopedale history ezine for November 1 - More Draper Letters Ezine for November 15 - The Old House - Ballou Hopedale in October 2017 Hopedale in November 2016 Hopedale in 2017 HOME . |
The former Draper Corporation Main Office - now Atria Draper Place assisted living facility.The next two pictures were taken in the building many years ago. |
The Statue of Hope is now under its winter cover. |
Town Park looking toward Northrop and Park streets. A bit of the cupola of the Park Street School can be seen in both photos. |
Gravestone of Almon Thwing at Hopedale Village Cemetery. |
It was a rather slow trick-or-treat evening here on Inman Street on Halloween. Only one other family, in addition to the two you see here, came to our door. |
The annual veterans' breakfast at the Community House, sponsored by the Council on Aging with the meal provided by Atria Draper Place. Click here for the menu page for Hopedale veterans. |
Commuter train at the last crossing before Forge Park station, Franklin. |
This is from the Boston Sunday Globe for November 5. Thanks to my son, DJ, for bringing it to me, and to his landlady, Mimi, for passing it on to him. |
The South Hopedale School, 50 Plain Street. Click here to read about it. |
A graphic message seen while walking along Jones Road. |
Draper chimney |
Picking up the kids at Memorial School on a rainy day. |
Hopedale Art Museum |