Preserving Framingham History at the Framingham Public Library

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Framingham Room | 0 comments

Text: Help Create a New Framingham Room at the Main Library

The Framingham Public Library possesses a collection of rare historical items. But most of the materials are in the damp basement. Here are some items from the collection.

Several items from American photographer, Wallace Nutting sit on tables and his camera sits on the floor.

Wallace Nutting, American photographer and artist, had a successful Framingham business selling his colorized photos and furniture. His camera is on the floor.

Three round bottles sitting in a wire holder. The bottles were to be thrown into files to release fire extinguishing fluids.

These bottles were to be thrown into fires to release fire extinguishing fluids.

Several small boxes of microfilm of the MetroWest Daily News in a drawer

Old issues of the MetroWest Daily News and its precursors need to be digitized.

Many ancient maps from the FPL's collection piled up on boxes

Ancient maps from the collection should be stored in an accessible dry place.

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Your support helps us build a new space where Framingham’s history can be celebrated by our community.

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49 Lexington Street
Framingham, MA 01702

For more information, please contact Ruth Winett at rwinett at rcn.com.

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