Anne Higginson Spicer (died 1935) 

WOMEN OF WESTPORT POINT Anne Higginson Spicer (died 1935)  8 Cape Bial Lane, Westport Point  Poet, gardener, furniture maker, wood carver, artist    Westport Point became the summer retreat for a number of Chicago-based educators and artists who were active in the late 19th century Arts and Crafts movement (centered at Hull House). Westport’s environment was […]

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Mary Almy Wing Sowle (1898-1981) 

WOMEN OF WESTPORT POINT Mary Almy Wing Sowle (July 23, 1898-September 12, 1981)   A helper and carer   1881 Main Road, Westport Point    A remembrance by Glenda Broadbent    In order to distinguish Mary A.W. from other Mary Sowles she was affectionately referred to as “Mary Til” or” Mary up the road” referring to her […]

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