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History of Ashby 1890-2000

This book covers Ashby history from 1890 to the end of the 20th century in superb detail. With numerous photographs and illustrations it includes sections on religion, community, agriculture. stores and industry, the Finnish community, and more. It was written by multiple authors from the Historical Society and offers a variety of views of Ashby in the 20th century. 163 pages. $20.00. Profits benefit the Ashby Historical Society. Call 386-7981 to pick up in Ashby or order online to have it shipped. We can mail to any U.S. address.

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History of Ashby 1760-1890

This publication is excerpted from the History of Middlesex County. Ithamar B. Sawtelle wrote the sections on Ashby and Townsend and perhaps other towns. The publication begins in the 1740’s with the attack on the John Fitch garrison and covers Ashby through the 1880’s. It has a wealth of information on Ashby in the 19th century. 26 pages. $15.00. Profits benefit the Ashby Historical Society. Call 386-7981 to pick up in Ashby or order online to have it shipped. We can mail to any U.S. address.

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Images of America, Ashby

A new book looking at Ashby’s history through the camera lens. Over 200 photographs of Ashby’s past including the earliest know school class photo (1864), Damon’s steam powered rock crusher, horse drawn school buses at the high school and more. Each photo is accompanied by a caption explaining the photo. 127 pages. $20.00. Profits benefit the Ashby Historical Society. Call 386-7981 to pick up in Ashby or order online to have it shipped. We can mail to any U.S. address..

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Ashby Appeteasers

The Historical Society has reprinted the classic 1950 cookbook, Ashby Appeteasers. Each page contains a hand written recipe with a hand drawn illustration by Ashby’s finest cooks in 1950. Contents include sandwiches, casseroles, breads, salads, pies, pickles, and Finnish dishes. 196 pages. Profits benefit the Ashby Historical Society. Call 386-7981 to pick up in Ashby or order online to have it shipped. We can mail to any U.S. address. These make great gifts for friends who have moved from Ashby over the years. $20.00. Profits benefit the Ashby Historical Society. Call 386-7981 to pick up in Ashby or order online to have it shipped. We can mail to any U.S. address.

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