Pistol that fired the Shot Heard Round the World
The Pitcairn Pistols, the ones that fired the Shot Heard Round the World to start the American Revolution, were once the possession of John Pope Putnam who lived on South …
Horatio Stone (1808-1875)
Born in Jackson, Horatio was a renowned sculptor with 6 or his works on permanent display at the US Capitol in DC. But we don’t have to go that far …
Cambridge Movie Theater
The building across from the post office (A&M Printers in 2024) started as the Congregational Church. In 1872, a splinter group of the United Presbyterians disagreed with the construction of …
Early Telephone in Cambridge
Early Cambridge telephones were leased in pairs and communication was only possible between the two instruments of the same pair (think of two tin cans connected with string). If you …
King Bakery – the early years
For over 65 years, the King family has delighted Cambridge with Honey Glazed Donuts, Apple Raisin Fritters, Bismarks, Jelly Donuts, Snow Flake Rolls, and more. Besides being great bakers, the …
American Legion 100th Birthday
On March 15-17, 1919 members of the American Expeditionary Force convened in Paris for the first American Legion caucus. On Sept. 16 same year the U.S. Congress chartered the American …
How to research online newspapers
Old copies of our Washington County Post newspaper are online at Fulton History. This PDF explains how to search. Background: A gentleman in Fulton NY started a website years ago …
Cambridge Fair
1891 was the beginning of the modern age in Cambridge. The Union School opened, the village sewer was started, the Cambridge Fair was moved from Lauderdale to the village, and …
Cambridge Diner new old sign
The Cambridge Diner has stood on East Main Street since the 1930s. On Sunday 13-Oct-2019 from 2-5pm the revitalized sign was celebrated with the unveiling at 3pm. I recounted some …
Cambridge Firehouse Burns March 1950
(posted Feb-2020) In March 2020 the village voters will be presented with a bond issue to fund a new firehouse on Gilbert Street. I thought it appropriate to look back …