David Mindess – Ashland Historical Society

Mr. Pittaway

Establishments, People, Places, Schools, Wars & Veterans

It is a local tradition across America to name buildings after people who have made a difference in our way of life, and Ashland is no different. In our community, the elementary schools that were originally named after the streets they were built on changed their names to honor prominent citizens like Henry Warren, David Mindess, and William Pittaway. Growing […]

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David Mindess, Henry Warren, Rosen, William Pittaway, World War I, WWI

School is Out for Summer…. But Before You Go…

People, Schools

Without a second glance students, teachers, faculty, and staff have high tailed it out of school and are off to enjoy summer vacation. Another school year in the books! But before school becomes a fleeting memory, have you ever thought about Ashland’s school namesakes? Some of our readers might remember that the school’s in Ashland were named after the street […]

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David Mindess, Henry Warren, William Pittaway