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Lost Massachusetts
by Garth Bruen
Here we rediscover the vanished and forgotten places in one of America's oldest states, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It could be a ghost town, it could be a former neighborhood reclaimed for industrial use. Sometimes we hike into the wilderness, sometimes the lost world is beneath a busy street. Maybe you live on top of a forgotten settlement? Walk along with us on the lost road. More at LOSTMASSACHUSETTS.COM
Episodes
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Third Postcard Episode E150
For International Postcard day we are featuring more postal history, and vintage postcards...we also respond to listener comments and announce the start of Season Six of Lost Massachusetts... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street:...
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Endicott, Mass. E149
You find the inspiration diner for the Edge of Town in Endicott... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Sherwood Forest, Mass. E148
Sherwood Forest? From Robin Hood? Yes... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Lost North Brookline E147
There is a thin sliver of Brookline in Boston that keeps Allston and Brighton from being exclaves... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.:...
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Satan's Kingdom, Mass. E146
The Devil you say? Be not afraid, except for the snakes... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Where does Brighton end and Allston begin? E145
Does anyone actually know where Brighton and Allston cross? Lost Massachusetts does... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Accord, Mass. E144
According to the Post Office, Accord is a real place...with French toast... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Angleside, Mass. E143
Seemingly detached pocket neighborhood with one road going through... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Rustcraft E142
Pieces of this sprawling greeting card manufacturer can still be seen in a remote corner of Dedham between railroad tracks, highways, the mall and the Westwood border... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street:...
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Ten Hills, Mass. E141
A somewhat closed off neighborhood with an interesting past at the Edge of Town... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Nonesuch, Mass. E140
More mysterious places at the Edge of Town, a tranquil pond with a name that either claims it does not exist or that it is the best place: Nonesuch... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources,...
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Edge of Town E139
There is a Lost place near you...in every direction...you can find it at the Edge of Town... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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A Pickle for the Knowing Ones E138
To mankind at Large the time is Com at Last the grat day of Regoising what is that why I will tell you thous three kings is Rased Rased you meane should know Rased on the first Royal Arch in the world olmost Not quite but very hiw up upon so thay are good mark to be scene so the womans Lik to see...
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Rattlesnake Gutter E136
Mysterious flooded road with a strange name... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Hillsboro, Mass. E135
Drive too fast down Depot Road and you will miss the town... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Bristol, RI E134
You've seen this place in a dream, maybe a dream of Lost Massachusetts... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Attack of U-156 - Lost Cable Part Three E133
The only attack on the Continental U.S. during World War I happened in Massachusetts... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Toy Town, Mass. E132
Want to see a giant rocking horse? Go to Toy Town! Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Old Stone Church E131
What's inside the Empty Space? Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Uncle Sam E130
Uncle Sam was a real person...and he was from Massachusetts... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Prides Crossing Does Not Exist E129
Secret town the Commonwealth does not recognize? Secret beach with a 360 year-old deed? Join Lost Massachusetts in Prides Crossing, Mass... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Photos and contact:...
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Racepoint E126
What is the Whistle House and why should I walk two miles in the sun to get there? Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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New York (Mass.) E125
New York (a portion) was part of Massachusetts and there are strange stories hidden within... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place
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Fork Factory E124
Go on a hunt for an unmarked ruined farmhouse site inside of a unique property that used to manufacture forks, pitchforks that is... Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ About Mechanic Street: https://lostmassachusetts.com/mechanic-street Sources, links, blog, etc.:...
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Pickwick Collapse E123
in 1925 Boston illegal drinking and dancing brought the house down... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place Photos and contact: https://www.instagram.com/lostmassachusetts/ Get a Postcard from a Lost Place: https://lostmassachusetts.com/get-or-send-a-postcard
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Ruined Stone House E122
Curious note found on an old map leads to crumbing structure in the woods on Lincoln conservation land with some other odd features.... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Brick Yards, Mass. E121
When someone calls you a "brick", take it a complement.... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place Get a Postcard from a Lost Place: https://lostmassachusetts.com/get-or-send-a-postcard Photos and contact:...
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Listener Cards and Comments E120
We read from postcards sent by listeners and online comments as well... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/listener-comments-season-5-opening-e120 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place: https://lostmassachusetts.com/get-or-send-a-postcard Photos and...
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Lost Payphone E119
Hello? Hello? We're trying to call you but I think this payphone is broken... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/lost-payphone-e119 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place: https://lostmassachusetts.com/get-or-send-a-postcard Photos and contact:...
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Gates and Stairs to Nowhere... E118
Have you passed by an old gate with nothing on the other side? Stairs that just to a wall? These incomplete ghosts of construction and demolition are everywhere. They all have stories... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/gates-and-stairs-to-nowhere-e118 Get…
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Mass. Time Slips E117
On Sunday November 2nd you have been directed by the national institute of technology and standards to wake up at 2 AM and turn your clock back one hour to one am. You have now entered a paradox because again at 2 AM you have to turn the clock back to 1 AM. And then again, and again, and again.…
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Haunted Mass. Streets E116
Haunted roads reported in multiple Mass. towns, but the current roads are not the original ones, ghost paths run in parallel. Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place Get a Postcard from a Lost Place: https://lostmassachusetts.com/get-or-send-a-postcard Photos and...
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Gardner Haunted House E115
Model of the standard haunted house.... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/gardner-haunted-house-e125 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Mass Mystery Monster? E114
Is there a mystery monster stalking Massachusetts? Probably. Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/mass-mystery-monster-e121 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Mechanic Street Presentation E113
This is a version of a Lost Massachusetts presentation given about Mechanic Street. Organizing the information we have collected and researched so far on Mechanic Street. This is also a test of using images within the podcast file so what we are discussing can be seen as presented. Sources…
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Horse Grave E112
Gypsy was a beloved horse who passed away in 1928. You can see Gypsy's memorial stone along with other family pets who will never be forgotten... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/horse-grave-e112 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Three Dollar Bill E111
Take wooden nickels, take three dollar bills too. Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/three-dollar-bill-e111 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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North Truro AFS E110
What's at the end of this road? Has it gone to sand? Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/north-truro-air-force-station-e110 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Second Lost Mass Postcard Episode E109
Lost Mass discusses some postcard history and postal trivia while visiting places in old postcards to see what they look like now and reveal hidden history within the photos and messages... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/second-postcard-episode-e109 Get a...
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Tragabigzanda, Mass. E108
Tragabigzanda, Mass. is the perfect place for a weekend getaway, but how do I get there? It's a long voyage... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/tragabigzanda-mass Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Pinebank E107
A ghost of greater times you can walk through and imagine... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/pinebank-e107 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Lost Cable, Part 2: French Cable Station E106
A dead 19th Century 3000 mile undersea cable ends here...but it's the beginning of all the tech you use. Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/lost-cable-part-2-the-french-cable-station-e106 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Extended Main Street E105
Continued investigation of the Mechanic Street story, hidden history of the Revolution, right in plain sight.... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/extended-main-e105 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Defunct Colleges: Andover Theological E104
Not gone, just moved, and the campus is empty... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/defunct-colleges-andover-theological-e104 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Siege of Boston E103
Dark days in Boston after Bunker Hill and before the full Revolutionary War of 1776. Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/siege-of-boston-e103 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Mechanic Street Attleborough, Mass. E102
What's at the end of this Mechanic Street? A surreal landscape until you realize what it is.... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/mechanic-street-attleborough-e102 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Fake Towns: Mashpee Commons, Mass. E101
Unless you went there specifically to shop you might not realize you are in a mall because of the construction... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/fake-towns-mashpee-commons-mass-e102 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Batso, NJ E100
Another cool place that is not in Massachusetts but worth visit anyway... Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/lost-mass-100th-episode-e100 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Sharkhenge E99
What are the mysterious concrete slabs in the middle of nowhere? Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/sharkhenge-e99 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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Pearl Street E98
What is the mystery of Pearl Street? How does it relate to Mechanic? Sources, links, blog, etc.: https://lostmassachusetts.com/a-lost-place/f/pearl-street-e98 Get a Postcard from a Lost Place:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Here we rediscover the vanished and forgotten places in one of America's oldest states, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It could be a ghost town, it could be a former neighborhood reclaimed for industrial use. Sometimes we hike into the wilderness, sometimes the lost world is beneath a busy street. Maybe you live on top of a forgotten settlement? Walk along with us on the lost road. More at LOSTMASSACHUSETTS.COM
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Garth Bruen
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Here we rediscover the vanished and forgotten places in one of America's oldest states, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It could be a ghost town, it could be a former neighborhood reclaimed for industrial use. Sometimes we hike into the wilderness, sometimes the lost world is beneath a busy...
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