The Tewksbury State Hospital Poison Mystery
On October 27, 1903, 11 patients at the Tewksbury State Hospital were poisoned when they drank water that had been mixed with poison. One of the patients died the following… Read more »
History of Tewksbury State Hospital
Tewksbury State Hospital was a psychiatric hospital located in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Built in 1854, it was originally established as an almshouse before later being converted into a hospital. The property… Read more »
James Blake House: Oldest House in Boston, Massachusetts
The James Blake House is a historic First Period house on Columbia Road in Boston, Massachusetts. Built in 1661, it is the oldest surviving house in Boston. The house is… Read more »
History of the Green Dragon Tavern in Boston, Massachusetts
The Green Dragon Tavern was a public house located on Union Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It was a popular meeting place for the Sons of Liberty and the Freemasons during… Read more »
History of Dogtown in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Dogtown is a historic ghost town on Cape Ann on the North Shore of Massachusetts. It is a rocky, undeveloped area located in both Gloucester and Rockport and is nearly… Read more »