A Look at High Street, Then and Now

Congratulations to Phil and Paula for correctly identifying the location of last week's photo (and to Bob for making the first guess on one of the hardest photos we've had to date)! 

Both Phil and Paula have provided some great information in their responses, so I'll let their comments explain where the photo was taken:

Phil says:

"Milk Street - Left to Right, Downtown to the left, Phillips Street up and down. Some of the companies, Joes Jenny, Joes package store, (was car wash) Village Lumber, Courtneys Diner, Chase Paper, Lazotte Mfg. Co, Kenworthy Brothers (large mill) Village Flowers - for a start!!!."

Paula adds:

"VeeArc too, now the empty lot next to the fire station. I believe this was taken by Rocco Paolini back in 1958. I have Frank O'Hara's log book (instructor at Westboro Airport) with entries in June of 58 about taking Rocky up for photos."

Nice job! Without any major highway or large building complexes to help identify the picture, it was one of the harder ones we've had.

This week, I've attached a photo of 13 High St. taken in what appears to be the turn of the century (also an undated photo).

With the muddy roads and the lack of trees, it reminds me of new housing developments today. Admittedly, I don't think this home was new construction at the time of the photo, but it's still interesting to see the contrast between then and now.

I also attached a second photo of the home today so that you can see some of the architectural details which give this home its character (and prove that I'm not trying to fool you with a picture of another home).

Happy Monday!

If you have an interesting or historical photo of Westborough through the years, please share it with other town history buffs. Email maryjo.kurtz@patch.com. We would love to see some old class photos from elementary or high school, pictures of the car you or your dad drove through town and any other fun visit to the past.

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