A gallery of photographs from Milton photographer Clifton Lawrence Fasch will be on display in the Milton Public Library’s second floor History Gallery in 2012. The exhibit of mid-20^th century photos by Fasch will open on January 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Clifton Lawrence Fasch (1914-2003) was the most prominent photographer in the Town of Milton during the middle years of the 20^th century. He established Fasch Studios in 1946 in the Masonic Building in Milton Village and by 1948 had moved across the street to 95 Adams Street where his studio remained until his retirement in 1980.

Fasch was born in 1914, the son of Charles and Olive Fasch. When he was 15 years old, the family moved to Milton where Fasch graduated from Milton High School in 1932. He went on to attend Boston University’s Wionona School of Photography. 

In 1940 Fasch married Janet Lincoln, daughter of Holbrook and Margaret (Le Fevre) Lincoln of Milton, in the First Parish Children’s Church on Canton Avenue.  The couple had one son, Lincoln Fasch. During World War II Fasch served in the Army, notably in the Army’s Pictorial Services.

After the war Fasch and his family settled in Milton and became actively involved in the community. At his studio he was busy doing portrait work. In the field he covered weddings and community events. He was the photographer for the 300^th Anniversary Celebration of the Town of Milton in 1962 and for the Milton Books, a popular appointment book sold by the Milton Youth Club.

In a non-professional role, Fasch served as town meeting member, trustee of the Milton Public Library (serving on the 1971 Centennial Committee “Milton Public Library One Hundred Years A-growing 1871-1971), director of the Milton Historical Society and member of the Milton Rotary Club.

In 1980 Fasch and his wife retired to East Dennis where he continued to photograph. He died in 2003 and is buried in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

The Exhibition is composed of twenty-six photographs, which show the range of Fasch’s work in Milton. The original photographs were scanned and matted by Nancy P. Roberts, Carlisle photographer, who grew up in Milton.  

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Milton Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.  The Fasch Exhibit will continue through 2012 in honor of Milton’s 350^th anniversary.

The above release was submitted by Eleanor Fusoni, Milton Historical Society.