Monthly Archives: August 2013

New Bedford Textile School and the Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale 1900

The Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale of 1900 was one of a series of world’s fairs held up to the end of the 19th century.  Surrounding the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, with 530 acres of gardens, buildings, walks and waterways, … Continue reading

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Campus Aerial Photo Documents a Moment in Time

This aerial photograph in the university’s photo archives documents a particular point in time in the evolution of the UMD campus in North Dartmouth.  But when?  The Group I building complex, upper left, is the only structure that is totally … Continue reading

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Madeiran Feast of the Blessed Sacrament

              Starting August 1st, 2013 New Bedford will once again host the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, also known as the Madeiran Feast or Portuguese Feast. Founded in 1915 by four immigrants from the … Continue reading

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