History of Holbrook, Massachusetts
(photo credits of the above photo are to Justin H. Petrosek)
Holbrook is a small town located in between Randolph and Braintree. Holbrook was once apart of Braintree (formerly known as Old Braintree) which was composed of Braintree, Quincy, Randolph and Holbrook. Due to a large immigrant migration from Boston into the suburbs of Massachusetts, cities such as Quincy and Randolph separated from Old Braintree into their own individual communities. Before Holbrook established itself as a town, Holbrook was apart of Randolph known as "East Randolph". With the rapid growth of both the population and economy, as well as community support, East Randolph begun a petition to separate from Randolph. After a significant amount of signatures were signed, East Randolph submitted its petition to the state legislature to gain approval of this change.
On Feburary 28th, 1872, East Randolph delcared its separation from Randolph and became its own town: Holbrook. Since then, Holbrook has experienced some positive and negative growth, however, after World War II, Holbrook saw the biggest change in its community. The factories and farms are non-existent and the previous laborers that occupied the town have been replaced with businesses and residents who usually commute to Boston for their work. The homey feel Holbrook has still resides, however, the heart of what Holbrook used to be has changed.
Holbrook is a small town located in between Randolph and Braintree. Holbrook was once apart of Braintree (formerly known as Old Braintree) which was composed of Braintree, Quincy, Randolph and Holbrook. Due to a large immigrant migration from Boston into the suburbs of Massachusetts, cities such as Quincy and Randolph separated from Old Braintree into their own individual communities. Before Holbrook established itself as a town, Holbrook was apart of Randolph known as "East Randolph". With the rapid growth of both the population and economy, as well as community support, East Randolph begun a petition to separate from Randolph. After a significant amount of signatures were signed, East Randolph submitted its petition to the state legislature to gain approval of this change.
On Feburary 28th, 1872, East Randolph delcared its separation from Randolph and became its own town: Holbrook. Since then, Holbrook has experienced some positive and negative growth, however, after World War II, Holbrook saw the biggest change in its community. The factories and farms are non-existent and the previous laborers that occupied the town have been replaced with businesses and residents who usually commute to Boston for their work. The homey feel Holbrook has still resides, however, the heart of what Holbrook used to be has changed.