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A Brief History Of The Present Day Marlboro High School

marlborolocalhistory — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:41:56 +0000

Today’s Marlboro Central High School was built in 1967, and the first class to graduate from this high school was the Class of 1968. The school that served as the Central School before this was the present day Marlboro Middle School, which was the Central School from 1937-1967.

This image and write-up is courtesy of the 1968 Marlboro High School Yearbook.

New Year Resolutions for Genealogists

marlborolocalhistory — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:35:29 +0000

Put all old documents, like old newspaper articles in archival sleeve protectors
Put family photos into photo albums
Start documenting family histories and family trees into ledgible, accessible formats for future generations

Happy New Year from the Marlboro Library’s Local History Department!!

1889 Christmas Photo in Marlboro

marlborolocalhistory — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:49:00 +0000

The old Methodist Meeting House, which was where States Sarles and Son was located on Route 9W, was once used for Catholic Church services. Here is a photo that was taken of the Catholic Parishioners in Marlboro on Christmas in 1889.

Merry Christmas!!!

marlborolocalhistory — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:28:40 +0000

Top 5 Gift Ideas For Genealogists:

1. Framed Pictures of Ancestors

2. A Framed Family Tree

3. A Framed Copy Of A Newspaper Article About A Family Member

4. An Old Book or Cookbook With A Past Relative’s Name Signed Inside

5. Old Family Heirlooms, Such As A Piece Of Jewelry

Union Free School a.k.a. The Grand Street School in Marlboro

marlborolocalhistory — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:34:36 +0000

This school was near where the Marlboro Fire House is now. This school opened in December of 1888 and closed in July of 1937.

Old Marlboro Garage Is Today’s River’s Depot on Route 9W

marlborolocalhistory — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:40:40 +0000

This image shows the River Depot when it was still the Marlboro Garage. It looks like there is a WWl “In Flander’s Field” memorial float in front of the garage in this picture. Perhaps it was for Memorial Day, since it is dated May 30th, but the year is unknown.

1911 Reading Room Set Up In The Library For 100th Birthday Party Tomorrow!

marlborolocalhistory — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:45:23 +0000

The Marlboro Free Library is 100 years old! Join us for our Birthday Celebration tomorrow! Kids programs will be from 1-2pm and the Decades Party will be from 5-8pm!

Library’s 100th Birthday Party This Saturday!

marlborolocalhistory — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:04:08 +0000

All Day Saturday, December 3rd, from 1-8pm will be a celebration for the Marlboro Free Library’s 100 Birthday!

From 5-8pm will be a Decades party, come in costume for a chance to win a prize! Ideas include: a 1920′s flapper, a 1950s housewife, or a 1970s hippie!

Please view our online exhibit for the 100 Years Celebration of the Marlboro Free Library!

Grist Wright’s Feed Mill

marlborolocalhistory — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:12:43 +0000

This was an old mill on Route 9W in Marlboro. Photo is from the Mannese/Panzella Collection.

Day of the Dead November 1st and 2nd.

marlborolocalhistory — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:40:12 +0000

Day of the Dead is celebrated in the Mexican culture on November 1^st and 2^nd. “This holiday is a time to remember people who have died. It “is a time for families to visit cemeteries. They wash and decorate their relatives’ gravestones. Marigold flowers are laid out to lead the spirits home. Many families stay in the cemeteries all day and night. They sing, eat, and pray to honor the lives of their loved ones.”

Works Cited

Doering, Amanda. Day of the Dead: a celebration of life and death.

Mankato, Minn.: Capstone Press, c2006.