Bill Gorczyca
My blogs
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Location | Massachusetts, United States |
| Introduction | In compiling this blog, I want to share the memories and the history learned about my hometown, Holyoke, Massachusetts. I am fascinated by buildings and spaces, including churches, schools, plazas, industrial plants, and retail spaces. Many little-known businesses contributed to the city's growth and its residents' employment, and these will be chronicled. The Registry of Deeds, newspapers, historical books, maps and atlases, and directories are researched to gather information about the edifices, their origins, and the people who worked to create their dreams. It has been quite a journey and an educational experience, and I hope you enjoy the offerings. Please be kind in the tone of your comments, as I know there will be some slip ups along the way. |
| Interests | Genealogy, Holyoke, Massachusetts History, this Blog, Jazz and Classical Music, Strolling in Natural Settings, Foreign films and series; Drama and Crime Solving, New England Patriots football |
| Favorite music | Piano, Jazz and Classical |
| Favorite books | Holyoke-Chicopee - A Perspective, Ella Merkel DiCarlo; Holyoke Massachusetts -A Case History of the Industrial Revolution in America, Constance McLaughlin Green; Working People of Holyoke, William F. Hartford; The Story of Holyoke, Wyatt E. Harper. Websites; https://www.holyokecanaltour.org (Bob Comeau, local historian, has compiled numerous topics relating to Holyoke's history. Many thanks for all your research & presentations, Bob!), Holyoke Public Library History Room and online site https://www.holyokelibrary.org/Pages/Index/227251/history-room-hours-more |
What spells can you cast with magic markers?
Who will author a comprehensive update of Holyoke's history from 1976 through 2023?