Statue of brown bear, Brown University
This statue (also known as "Bruno") stands on the Brown University campus. It was cast by Gorham's Bronze Division in 1923.
1923
Bent Gorham silverware
Railroad Lines by Mashapaug Pond
What is the history of the railroad line that winds along the north and east side of the pond?
Katharine Mead
Postcards of Gorham
Gorham Documentation Project cover
Gorham fork mold
Photograph of Gorham employees
Receiving watch as reward for years of service to company. Date uncertain.
Tagliaferri family tree
Marriage certificate
Donated by Robin Tagliaferri, whose grandfather Paolo worked at Gorham. He married Zelinda Fantozzi on July 3, 1921.
1921; certified by Providence City Registrar on September 13, 1940
Interview with Robin Tagliaferri
Robin Tagliaferri shares stories about the experiences of her grandfather, Paolo, at the Gorham Manufacturing Company as he transitioned into working as the gardener. Paolo and Zelinda Tagliaferri were Italian immigrants to the United States at the turn of the 20th century. Paolo spend most of his life working for Gorham. He worked creatively in the Bronze foundry until he hurt his back and then served as the on site gardener. The strong family connection to Gorham is still remnant three generations later in Robin Tagliaferri. Robin attributes her artistic talents to her grandfather's own creativity and currently serves as the Executive Director at the Forbes House Museum in Milton, Massachusetts.
November 1, 2011