Just north of Harvard Square, opposite Holden St. Goodspeed’s stable remained a business here until the early 1930s, later run by Munroe Goodspeed’s son, Carl, and then other owners. The stable provided multiple services for both businesses and individuals. The S.S. Pierce Company boarded its horses and delivery wagons there, horse-drawn taxis could be called, horses were available for rent.

It is evident that Goodspeed’s rented space in this building. For example, from 1895 to 1901 this building was also the address of Dr. James Marshall, veterinary surgeon newly graduated from school. There is a sign visible in the photo for J. C. Barthelmes, Undertaker. John C. Barthelmes had been running a hairdressing business in Brookline for decades and, circa 1895, apparently expanded into undertaking. However, there is no record of his business at this address and the purpose of the sign remains unclear.
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Northwest corner of Washington and Thayer. House of Martin Kingman from 1866 to 1913, when it was demolished.
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Buildings are no longer standing.
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Built in 1873, across from the public library, this building is still in use as a municipal building, housing the town’s police and fire headquarters. On the left is the house of Martin Kingman on the corner of Thayer St.
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The building, located today at 350 Washington St., across from the public library, is still standing and in use as the Public Safety Building. It was built in 1873 and first housed the George Stone Hook and Ladder Company. Shown is the first “Hook & Ladder #1” truck with Fred Foster and George Newcomb (driver). The fire stations were named according to the equipment stationed there.

There would be some confusing juggling of equipment following this photo:

• 1897: New “Hook & Ladder #1” truck purchased. This original “Hook & Ladder #1” is renamed to “Hook & Ladder #2” and moved to the fire house in the Village Square.
• 1899: This new “Hook & Ladder #1” truck is moved to the new Washington Sq. firehouse
• 1899: The older “Hook & Ladder #2” is moved back to its original location at 340 Washington St. albeit with its new name.

The building, located across Washington St. from the public library, still exists, though no longer a firehouse. It was originally the George Stone Hook and Ladder Company. Shown is the first “Hook & Ladder #1” truck. The fire stations were named according to the equipment stationed there.

There would be some confusing juggling of equipment following this photo:

• 1897: New “Hook & Ladder #1” truck purchased. This original “Hook & Ladder #1” is renamed to “Hook & Ladder #2” and moved to the fire house in the Village Square.
• 1899: The new “Hook & Ladder #1” truck is moved to the new Washington Sq. firehouse
• 1899: The older “Hook & Ladder #2” is moved back to its original location at 340 Washington St. albeit with its new name.

Listed personnel at this station were L. F. Foster, Lieutenant; Edward McGrath, driver; Hiram C. Hamilton, hoseman.
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Combination Wagon #3, 86 Monmouth St. From left to right:

• John J. McCarthy, hoseman, driving
• John W. Manley, Lieutenant
• Patrick J. Ryan, Hoseman
• William Keegen, Call man
• Michael J. Fahey, Driver
• An agent from American LaFrance, a fire truck vendor
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Built circa 1868 as the house of Jonathan Dean Long and the location of his carpentry business. On the far left is a partial view of #352 followed by #354 and #358/360, all three were demolished shortly after this photo was taken. Photo taken by Marguerite (Long) Goodspeed, Long’s granddaughter.
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Built circa 1868 as the house of Jonathan Dean Long and the location of his carpentry business. Photo by Marguerite (Long) Goodspeed, Long’s granddaughter, taken shortly before it was demolished.
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Long time residence and business location of Jonathan Dean Long (1819-1889), carpenter and builder, roughly across the street from the library. He was also listed in the town directory as a horticulturist and there is a sign advertising “Plants And Flowers For Sale” in front of the house. Pictured here are, speculatively: John Long, age 52; wife, Mary, in the upstairs window; youngest child, Eliza, age 6; son, Joseph, age 10.

From Photographs of Brookline: taken about 1876 / Richard Hills. Call No.: BROOKLINE/Special (CAGE B.R. 974 H6), Brookline Public Library.
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House of Charles L. Palmer, carriage painter, harness maker, and manufacturer of children’s carriages (pictured out front). Charles was in his mid-fifties and may be standing out front. His son, Edward, also worked in the business and lived in the house. Partially visible in the rear is the building that would have served as the workshop. Across the street is the entrance to the old circular drive of the library.

From Photographs of Brookline: taken about 1876 / Richard Hills. Call No.: BROOKLINE/Special (CAGE B.R. 974 H6), Brookline Public Library.
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The building, located today at 350 Washington St., across from the public library, is still standing and in use as the Public Safety Building. It was built in 1873 and first housed the George Stone Hook and Ladder Company. Shown is the wagon for Hose Co. #2 housed on the right at 342 Washington St. On the left is the station for Hook & Ladder #1 at 340 Washington St. Note the two dogs on the wagon.
[Source: Joel Shield]

*The station formerly housed the original and then newer “Hook & Ladder #1” trucks which were later juggled among several locations. The building, located across Washington St. from the public library, still exists, though no longer a firehouse. It is decorated here for the town’s bicentennial celebration.

To the right, the wagon of Oliver B. Delano's Sons, Carpenter is parked in front of their business. The father established himself here in 1866 and built his house in the rear, just visible, several years later. He died in 1893 and his sons took over the business.
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This is the first library building, built in 1869 at the same location as today’s library (1909), shown here sometime before an 1889 addition. To the left is the rear of a house on School St. Behind the library is the first high school, built in 1856.
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From left to right:

• 362 Washington St., no longer standing
• 366 Washington St., Brookline Savings Bank; built in 1898 on land owned by of David H. Daniels, still standing.
• 370 Washington St. House of David H. Daniels, Superintendent of Brookline Schools, from 1871 – 1902; still standing though demolition has been proposed in 2023
• 376 Washington St., partial view, still standing

[Source: Joel Shield]

The bank building, built in 1898, is still standing. On the left is the house of George Delano at 362 Washington St. Tucked in behind the bank and just barely visible is 8 Goodwin Place. In the rear is the duplex building of 9/11 Goodwin Place, still standing.
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The house was constructed in 1868 and purchased in 1871 by David H. Daniels, a teacher at the Pierce School. He had become the principal of Pierce by 1875 and the Superintendent of Schools in Brookline by 1879. Daniels remained living in the house, which still stands, until his death in 1902. The house was originally 206 Washington St. before the renumbering of the street in the 1890s.

From Photographs of Brookline: taken about 1876 / Richard Hills. Call No.: BROOKLINE/Special (CAGE B.R. 974 H6), Brookline Public Library.
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Washington St. next to Public Library. Brookline Savings Bank in the background.
[Source: Joel Shield]

In the 1820s the house was the location of a school run by the sisters Elizabeth and Mary Peabody.