Do you remember what Exeter looked like before Interstate 95 was built?

It seems like just about everyone on the East Coast takes Interstate Rte 95 for granted. Whether you revere it or curse it, or do a bit of both, the road has become part of our culture.

But how many remember what was there before the highway? What homes or business existed before the construction? Which intersections are no more, and which roads were rerouted or cut off? 

If you lived in Exeter before the highway came through, consider gathering your memories and photographs of life before I-95 for a joint project with the Richmond Historical Association, to be published in an upcoming book.  RHA is currently gathering stories about Richmond and Hopkinton, and they would very much like to includes stories about Exeter too.

Check out the Richmond Historical Association web page for a short explanation about the project! And email us at exeterhistory@yahoo.com if you have recollections of life in the slow lane to share.