Background
Cecchi, David Robert was born on July 29, 1964 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Robert Joseph and Emily Helen (Dynia) Cecchi.
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The second volume to chronicle Agawam's rich history, Agawam and Feeding Hills Revisited pays close attention to the people who lived and worked in Agawam, from schoolchildren, farmers, police officers, business owners, and mill workers to aeronautical engineer Bob Hall, who designed the ill-fated Bulldog and Cicada racers. Agawam was incorporated as a town in 1855, but its history began with the construction of the first house in 1635. The charm of this town has been preserved here with nearly two hundred vintage images and compelling text.
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Founded by William Pynchon in 1635, Agawam was among the earliest settlements along the Connecticut River. Located on an early Colonial road connecting Springfield with Connecticut, Agawam Center remained the hub of the town until the early 1900s. As trolleys and automobiles made travel easier, development spread west toward the village of Feeding Hills and set in motion the transformation from quiet farming community to bustling village center. Agawam and Feeding Hills captures Agawam's rich past through photographs and postcards from the 1880s to the 1950s. The book rediscovers lost Agawam landmarks, such as Randall Field and Bowles Airport, the Feeding Hills train station, the Agawam and Feeding Hills Town Halls, and the Porter Distillery, makers of nationally known Agawam Gin. It includes views by the well-known Howes brothers of Ashfield and of Agawam Center from the beginning of the twentieth century and chronicles a simpler and less hurried chapter of this town's history. The Agawam Historical Association operates the Agawam Historical & Fire House Museum from the 1918 Elm Street fire station in Agawam. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Agawam and Feeding Hills will be used by the association for the maintenance of the museum.
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Cecchi, David Robert was born on July 29, 1964 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Robert Joseph and Emily Helen (Dynia) Cecchi.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design, 1986.
Assistant production manager, Reminder Publs., East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 1986-1987; principal, Cecco, Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, 1987-1997; graphic designer, Darby O'Brien Advertising, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1987-1990; art director, De Witt Anthony, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1990-1994; design director, The Super Market, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 1995-1997; creative director, TSM Design, Springfield, Massachusetts, since 1997.
(The second volume to chronicle Agawam's rich history, Aga...)
(Founded by William Pynchon in 1635, Agawam was among the ...)
Member Anne Sullivan Memorial Committee, Agawam, 1989-1994, Agawam (Massachusetts) School Committee, 1988-1991, vice chairman, 1989, secretary, 1990. Chairman Agawam History Commission, since 1993. Member Agawam History Associate, Mass, since 1993, Agawam Italian Sister City Commn, 1999-2004.
Trustee Captain Charles Leonard House, Agawan, Massachusetts, since 1999, Co-Chair, Agawam sesquicentennial committee, 2001-2005. Member American Institute Graphic Arts, Advertising Club Western Massachusetts (board directors 1993-1994, president 1994-1996, chairman, trustee, order of William Pynchon, 1994-2004, Charles A. Stein award 1994, 1st place newspaper campaign 1989-1993, Best of Show award 1992, 93, Charles A. Stein award 1996).
Married Laurie Anne Martin, November 4, 1989. Children: Joseph Erminio, J. Bailey Martin.