Comments on: Whispering Pines: One Hearth, Many Lives

By: Michael J. Fiori '74

Michael J. Fiori '74 — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 16:16:42 +0000

Growing up in Brunswick Massachusetts Hall was what represented the “cornerstone” of Bowdoin College to me. Living across the street during my youth there were many times I walked the campus. When I did I often stood in front of the hall imagining some of the greats who spent time in the building…Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Franklin Pierce, Joshua Chamberlain, William P. Fessenden just to name a few. And of course, John Cross ’76… Thanks, John for a wonderful article!

By: Nancy Bellhouse May'78

Nancy Bellhouse May'78 — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 02:52:28 +0000

Massachusetts Hall is one of my favorite Bowdoin buildings. Thanks for telling its story.

By: William Davies

William Davies — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:46:33 +0000

You’ve interrupted my reading of student essays again, John. For which, thank you. Great piece on a fascinating building.

By: Michael Brooks '66

Michael Brooks '66 — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:27:22 +0000

History is more interesting as we see ahead a little less and realize what’s behind is so far. Thanks for continuing to document the heritage of our alma mater.

By: Bob Armstrong, '71

Bob Armstrong, '71 — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:59:20 +0000

I really appreciated the telling of the history of Massachusetts Hall, especially the connection to Prof. Parker Cleveland.

By: Merton G. Henry '50

Merton G. Henry '50 — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 22:10:44 +0000

An excellent history of Massachusetts Hall. My thanks to John once again.

By: Christopher H. Hanks '68 (TD)

Christopher H. Hanks '68 (TD) — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 20:15:15 +0000

Yeah – but the TD House is now home to the Mental Health Group, which easily represents the most radical change that’s ever occurred to any Bowdoin building.

By: Barbara Ames

Barbara Ames — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:57:16 +0000

What a delectable read! So often we gaze at one or another of the many lovely structures of the Bowdoin campus and wish “if only the walls could talk” and then continue on our way. You have provided us with a peek into what “they” would say. It certainly whets the appetite to learn so much more.
Thank you so very much.

By: Bob Spencer"60

Bob Spencer"60 — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:47:38 +0000

A great piece..well done as usual!

By: Eric Luft, '74

Eric Luft, '74 — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:11:39 +0000

Love the Sam Adams connection! Thanks for this story, John.

By: Bob Lakin

Bob Lakin — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:59:57 +0000

Thanks John for this terrific background. I can’t wait to revisit Massachusetts Hall and imagine all the architectural changes that have occurred over its life.