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Photo Gallery: A Celebration of Life and History in Upper Falls

A party was held Friday night to celebrate the publication of Ken Newcomb's "The Makers of the Mold."

 
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Pat Kauffman, of Newton, flips through some of the historical books shared by guests at the book release celebration.
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Alderman Deborah Crossley, left, and Jerry Reilly, publisher of Ken Newcomb's history of Newton Upper Falls - "The Makers of the Mold," chat during a book release celebration at Echo Bridge Office Park in Newton on Friday, February 4, 2010.
Terence Noonan, of Needham, flips through a copy of Ken Newcomb's history of Newton Upper Falls - "The Makers of the Mold."
Jerry Reilly, publisher of Ken Newcomb's history of Newton Upper Falls - "The Makers of the Mold," says a few words about the making of the book, the community, and Ken Newcomb.
Some of the many articles and brochures brought by guests to share during the book release celebration.
Chris Murphy, of Newton, flips through a copy of Ken Newcomb's history of Newton Upper Falls - "The Makers of the Mold."

It's a book decades in the making. 

After years of research, storytelling and collecting photographs, Ken Newcomb's Upper Falls history book, "The Makers of the Mold," has finally made it to print. Read our full story on the book here

Last night, The Friends of Hemlock Gorge gathered with fellow Upper Falls enthusiasts as well as Newcomb's friends and family to celebrate the book's publication and share stories of the author and his beloved village. 

Check out our photo gallery below with shots from last night's celebration, which was held at the old Mills Falls Restaurant space at the Echo Bridge Office Park. 

Will you pick up a copy of the book? What is your favorite memory of Upper Falls? Tell us in the comments.

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