"Its crowing glory is its trees"

Elm street has naturally seen more changes than any other Westfield street, in the long process of evolution from a village street to the main thoroughfare of a thriving city. Unfortunately most of the fine elms which gave it its name have been sacreficed to the needs of a modern business street.

Ninety years ago Broad street had but few homes. Near South Broad street stood the home of Amos Fowler, and near by a small cooper shop. Nearly all the fine residences have been erected and the beautiful trees planted in the last sixty years.

Main street has seen many changes in the last century. Where the Second Congregational church now stands, stood the "Tavern," and near it the house of Mr. Hastings, subsequently owned and occupied by Elijah Arnold. Next to this was the home of Major Douglas.