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WINTHROP — The Winthrop Historical Society has changed the items in its display case at the Town Clerk’s office, 17 Highland Ave.
Visitors can now see five historic T-shirts and a sweatshirt that refer to events in the life of Winthrop. The Town Office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
One old shirt was donated by Robert Pelletier, retired firefighter, given to him in 1983 when the Fire Department celebrated its 100th anniversary. There is also a sweatshirt, donated by Sue Thomas, and a T-shirt, with “I Survived the Ice Storm of ’98.”
One T-shirt brings back a time in the early 2000s when Winthrop was trying to decide if it wanted to build a new high school. The shirt was printed and distributed by proponents of the building, and it says, “It’s The Right Time For Winthrop” and “Vote Yes Sept. 28th.”
Carleton Woolen Mill memories are stirred by the last two shirts — one given to the workers who had completed one year with no accidents, displaying the motto “Safety Works Here;” another celebrates the good times at the company picnics they used to put on for the employees.
The display was put together by Carl Swanson, society secretary.
PHOTO: Shirts recently put on display by the Winthrop Historical Society. (Carl Swanson photo)
