This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Norman Rockwell in Arlington and Manchester Hearts
Norman Rockwell lived in West Arlington from 1939 to 1953 and drew beloved Post covers and illustrations. He used neighbors and local figures as models, turning daily life into iconic work such as The Four Freedoms and Rosie the Riveter, with Jim Martin and Mrs. Maude Vallie among those featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali Baba
Norman Rockwell
Arlington
Manchester
Rockwell
Old
Saturday Evening Post
West Arlington
Willie Gillis
Rosie
Jim
Martin
Post
Maude Vallie