Paxton, Massachusetts, originally part of the towns of Leicester and Rutland, began in 1765 as a small agricultural community and has since undergone numerous changes in its nearly 250 years. Although a small town, roughly only 15 square miles in size, Paxton boasts a diverse and rich history.
Katherine M. Taronas and Laura E. Taronas, lifelong residents of the town, have assembled vintage photographs from several collections that illustrate the town's growth and transitions over the years.