Russell, Massachusetts, was originally part of Westfield. It was incorporated in 1792. The railroad came through in 1841, providing industries access to waterpower from the Westfield River, and bringing tourists. As a result of the location of three different paper mills, the town developed into three villages- Woronoco, Russell Village, and Crescent Mills. Hotels like this one provided lodging for tourists.
Russell House, Russell, Mass. Photograph. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1997-08-01-172/. Accessed on October 16, 2024.
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