MaldenMalden Historical Society Since its establishment by Charlestown settlers in 1649, the city of Malden has reinvented itself many times. As a community of businesses and neighborhoods, it has long been known as a modern and forward-looking community. Throughout the centuries, Malden has inherited institutions developed by its wealthy and influential citizens. Much of this wealth came from the mills and factories, which were powered by the numerous rivers, streams, and ponds in the area. Ambitious businessmen spent their fortunes by constructing grand houses and facades, while innovative immigrants joined in the municipal spirit by chartering small, neighborhood businesses of their own. Because Malden concentrated on revolutionizing itself, the city has lost touch with much of its seventeenth and eighteenth century roots. The hidden treasures of Malden are evident throughout this exciting collection of rare photographs, documenting the history of the city. Readers will learn about the famous families of Malden, including the Converses, the Baileys, and the Davenports. Also inside are the stories and images of the people of the city, their struggles and achievements, and many of the landmarks and buildings that are no longer standing today. |
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Adoniram Judson Auditorium Theatre Baptist Church Bell Rock Park Block Boston & Maine Boston Rubber Shoe Building on Pleasant built Central Square Centre Grammar School Centre Methodist Church Clifton Street construction Converse Memorial Building demolished early Elisha Converse erected Ferryway Green Granada Theatre later Linden looking north Main Street MALDEN AUDITORIUM Malden High School Malden Historical Society Malden Public Library MALDEN RIVER Malden Square Malden Station Malden Trust Company Malden's first mayor Maplewood Square Medford Melrose MICHAEL WIGGLESWORTH Middlesex Street Mountain Avenue National Radio Company Odd Fellows Block original parade Parish Universalist Church photograph shows photograph was taken Pine Banks Pleasant Street present Rubber Company Rubber Shoe Company Salem Street shown Street is seen Street was taken Summer Street Swain taken looking south TEMPLE STOCK Timothy Bailey tower wagon Town House urban renewal Varnick Building view of Malden view of Pleasant Waitt's Mount Washington Street