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Category Archives: Local History
Claflin-Richards House
Claflin-Richards House, also known as the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House, circa 1690, now part of the Wenham Museum It finally looks like winter here! It was a steady, gentle snowfall, more decorative than disruptive. A good day to be outside taking pictures!
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Memorial Marker Mix-up
I took this photograph of the Keniston Square marker on Cabot Street in Beverly, Massachusetts, last spring, and posted it on Flickr with this comment: “I wish these markers had more information about who is being honored: especially a full … Continue reading
Posted in Family History, Historical Markers, Local History
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Rowe Quarry
Rowe Quarry was on the Malden-Revere line, about ten miles north of Boston, just off Route 1 and visible from the highway. For many years, it caught my attention every time I drove by. I grew especially fond of it … Continue reading
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Worcester History Images from the Internet Archive
I love roaming around through the amazing collection of public domain books on the Internet Archive, but there’s no good way to search just the illustrations within the books. I have been copying some of the images and posting them … Continue reading
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Howard Street Cemetery: Salem, Mass.
Salem is a city that values its history, if only as a salable commodity. But a visit to the Howard Street Cemetery doesn’t speak well for the community. This historic cemetery is right downtown, near the train station, near the … Continue reading
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