A Snapshot in Time
Amongst the hundreds of photographs in the PHS collection, taken in the late 19th- and early 20th centuries, are photos of families and friends gathered on the porches and front yards of Putney’s homes. These photos are a snapshot in time of residents, some identified and many not, throughout our community.
PHS is hoping to add to this history this summer as we are able to gather once again with family and friends. Still in the planning stages, it is a project to document the residents and homes of our community.
We are interested in enlisting local photographers to volunteer to help bring this project to fruition. Anyone interested in helping, please contact Betsy MacIsaac at crookedfence@gmail.com
Newsletter Archives
The Putney Historical Society Newsletters are full of old photos, stories about Putney’s past events and people and news about PHS projects. Visit our Newsletters page to learn about:
- Putney’s Civil War Photographer
- The Elephant Bridge
- Uncalled-for Letters
- Excerpts from the Town Report of 1899, 1908 and 1948
- and more
Historic Walking Tour of Putney’s Pre-Civil War Architecture
This beautifully illustrated guide to Putney’s Pre-Civil War Architecture features 21 buildings in the downtown, Kimball Hill and Westminster Road area. The guide includes a numbered map, original drawings by local artists and a short history of each building.
The guide is available at the Putney Historical Society, the Putney General Store, the Putney Coop and other locations around town and can be downloaded here: Historic Walking Tour Brochure.
Or download the Numbered Map and follow along on your smart phone here.
The Putney Historical Society Office
The Putney Historical Society office is located at 15 Kimball Hill (Next Stage).
Regular Office Hours Suspended
The Putney Historical Society has suspended regular office hours until further notice due to the Coronavirus.
We have a great collection of historic photos, genealogical and land records and many historic objects. If you have research needs please email us at putneyhistory@gmail.com.
