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A. Harold Castonguay
1905–1979
A firsthand storyteller of local history, this New England writer is best remembered for capturing the patient, practical work of bringing Baxter's Mill back to life. His book blends preservation, craftsmanship, and affection for Cape Cod into a warm account of a community landmark.
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Two men on a mill : The story of the restoration of Baxter's Mill
by A. Harold Castonguay
About the author
Born in 1905 and died in 1979, A. Harold Castonguay is chiefly known for Two Men on a Mill: The Story of the Restoration of Baxter's Mill, published in 1962. The book recounts the restoration of the historic mill at West Yarmouth on Cape Cod and presents the project through the eyes of someone closely involved with it.
That direct connection gives his writing much of its appeal. Rather than treating history as something distant, Castonguay wrote about the hands-on work of saving an old structure, making his book part local chronicle and part personal record of preservation.
Little widely documented biographical information about him appears to be available online, but his name remains linked with Baxter's Mill and the effort to preserve it for future visitors. For readers interested in regional history, mills, and the stories behind restored landmarks, his work offers a vivid and very human perspective.