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About 

Welcome to the Southwick Time Machine, where forgotten history comes back to life.

This site is dedicated to telling true, strange, and remarkable stories from Southwick, Massachusetts and the surrounding towns of Granville, Suffield, Westfield, and throughout the Pioneer Valley. The Southwick Time Machine digs into the dusty corners of old newspapers, public records, and forgotten headlines to uncover the people, places, and moments that time almost erased.

 Through carefully researched stories and detailed accounts, the Southwick Time Machine brings to life the people, events, and moments that have shaped this region over the years. Whether it’s uncovering remarkable true crime cases, exploring local legends, or sharing snapshots of everyday life from generations past, the goal is to connect you with the rich heritage of these communities.

Whether you’re a longtime resident, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the stories behind the places you know, Southwick Time Machine invites you to step back in time and discover the unique character and history that define this part of New England.

Every story you read here is the result of hours of painstaking original research and writing—

 It's real history, told one story at a time. 

Join us on a journey through time — where the past comes alive and history feels close to home.

 

 

🎯 What You’ll Find Here

  • True crime cases from early New England

  • Railroad lore, stations, and heists

  • Local legends and strange-but-true headlines

  • Profiles of ordinary people who made history in unexpected ways

Some stories are shocking, some are funny, and many are forgotten — but they’re all true.

 

*Some stories may have sections or paragraphs edited by AI. However, stories are never researched or written using AI. 

Some promotional material may be AI generated. 

👤 Who’s Behind This?

Hi, I’m Ross — a writer, researcher, and lifelong New England history lover. I started Southwick Time Machine because I kept stumbling across fascinating stories in old archives that no one else seemed to be telling.

This site is a one-person operation powered by curiosity, late nights, and your support. 
It takes a lot of time, effort, patience, and money to produce the content on this site. 

 

💡 Why It Matters

Small towns often get left out of the bigger historical narratives. But history didn’t just happen in cities or capitals — it happened right here, on quiet streets, in long-gone train depots, and behind the doors of buildings we now walk past without a second thought.

These stories deserve to be told and remembered. Southwick Time Machine exists to make sure they are.

 

❤️ Help Keep It Going

If you enjoy the work and want to see more of it, you can:

  • 💸 Donate to support research and hosting costs

  • 📬 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

  • 📣 Share your favorite post on social media

This is a reader-supported project. Every dollar helps uncover the next forgotten chapter.

 

 

🧭 Start Exploring

If you’re new here, start with one of our most read stories:

Thanks for visiting. Let’s go back in time together.