Originally a part of Quaboag Plantation; the town of West Brookfield became independent by incorporating in 1848. Early industries included brickyards and factories for bookbinding and the manufacture of boots; hats; corsets; and condensed milk. The communitys earliest days were also committed to education as rural school districts were established; boasting original school buildings that were able to be used through the 1950s. Over the years; many notable residents emerged; including Judge Jedediah Foster; who assisted in drafting the Massachusetts Constitution; and famous suffragist Lucy Stone. Brothers Daniel and Ebenezer Merriam established a printing house and bookstore in West Parish Brookfield. Today; residents and visitors enjoy West Brookfields most popular attractions: the Rock House Reservation features 196 acres of boulders and stone outcrops and the 315-acre Lake Wickaboag is the scene of winter and summer activities; from icehouses to a nationally recognized water-ski club. The Quaboag Historical Society was founded in 1895 and 120 years later is still a vital part of the community.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ArcobalenoBy Laura GioiaUn arcobaleno di emozioni; toccante; delicato e diretto al momento stesso.Un coro di voci; tutte diverse; eppure coerenti in questo concerto fatto di diverse canzoni; in cui si passa dal sorriso al nodo in gola senza stonature; senza dissintonie; senza neppure rendersi conto che si tratta di racconti e non di un unico solo romanzo fatto dumanitagrave;.
