Granby

Tucked into the southern foothills of the Mount Holyoke Range in western Massachusetts Granby is a typical New England country town. It was first settled in 1727 incorporated in 1768 and developed by its founders with small farms and limited industries. By 1875 dairy farming had become the towns economic base. World-renowned Meadowcroft Dairy thrived in Granby during the twentieth century. In modern times diverse businesses have prospered here including Nash Dino Land one of the worlds largest repositories of dinosaur tracks. Today Granbys population is varied and the town serves as a bedroom community and affords a quiet New England lifestyle for retirees. The Church of Christ Congregational (constructed by architect Elias Carter in 1820) the parish house the parsonage the town schoolhouse the library and Aldrich Hall recall the towns Colonial heritage. Granby is a tribute to the towns founders and to its rich heritage of farming small industry and New England tradition. The book offers a glimpse into Granbys past and features images of cutting ice on Aldrich Lake and fishing in Batchelors Brook. It also shows Bells General Store Kellogg Hall the Granby Cooperative Creamery and the Carver Mill and Blacksmith Shop.