Second Street and the New Courthouse

These images were taken today. They show the new courthouse in Fall River taking shape. Soon it will blot out the western skyline in front of the Lizzie Borden B&B.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Stefani Koorey: PearTree Press, Theatre prof, Author, Historian, Librarian. Florida born, New England transplant.

ABOUT MONDO LIZZIE

A healthy and whimsical mix of pop culture, news, gossip, opinion, and advice—one way or another related to the topic of Lizzie Borden. We search the web so you don’t have to!

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Recent Posts

Lizzie Borden Podcast

Meet the Guests: A Complete Guide to the Lizzie Borden Podcast

When Richard Behrens passed away, his widow Anna Behrens made the decision to keep his legacy alive — the Lizzie Borden Girl Detective mystery series, and the podcast that grew up alongside it. I stepped in as host starting with

Stefani Koorey July 22, 2026

Borden Buzz

Back From the Dead(lines): MondoLizzie Returns

It’s been three years since I last posted here — and fittingly, I’m breaking the silence on Lizzie Borden’s birthday. She was born on July 19, 1860, and there’s something appropriate about picking this date to come back to the

Stefani Koorey July 19, 2026

Edwin Porter

We Are Oh So Close to Our Goal for Porter’s Grave

As of today, August 27, 2023, we have raised $2,466 in checks and donations to our GoFundMe fundraiser to erect a grave marker for Edwin H. Porter, the author of the first book on the Borden case, The Fall River

Stefani Koorey August 27, 2023