Samuel Wormwood’s TravailBy Bruce R. Tucker, Alfred Historical Society The summer of 1812 found Samuel Wormwood, joiner, of Alfred with little to do. Samuel was...
Alfred Embroidery Millby Bruce Tucker, Alfred Historical Society The concept of having an exotic manufacturing facility like an embroidery mill in Alfred is...
The Coxhall Proprietorsby Bruce Tucker, Alfred Historical Society When we think of York County’s great landed proprietaries, the first name that springs to mind...
Alfred's First Family: The CoffinsBy Bruce Tucker, Alfred Historical Society The fall of Quebec in 1759 signaled the end of France’s domination in Canada and a cessation...
Alfred’s BankBy Bruce R. Tucker, Alfred Historical Society At the close of the 18th century, Alfred began to feel growing pains. It had evolved from a...