Remembering the old towns
J.R. Greene holds his latest book, “The Old Quabbin Valley In 100 Objects,” and his 2021 Quabbin History Calendar, both available for purchase now. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
An aerial view of the Quabbin Reservoir. FILE PHOTO
In 1938, Enfield residents held a "Farewell Ball" before their town was drowned and disincorporated during the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. FILE PHOTO
The Quabbin Reservoir as seen from the overlook in New Salem off of Route 202.
Brush clearing and burning in Enfield; spring 1939. This is one of the photos taken by the Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission to document the construction of Quabbin Reservoir. This view was taken in the spring of 1939, at the site of Enfield Center, looking southeast. The brick building was the Enfield Town Hall, which had not yet been dismantled by the contractor who purchased it at auction in September, 1938. A large tractor is pushing brush in the foreground. Photo was featured in the 2019 Quabbin History Calendar. FILE PHOTO