The homes of Herbert F. Winslow, 555 Cabot Street (foreground) and Sidney W. Winslow, 545 Cabot Street (background). Sidney Winslow was the President of United Shoe Machinery Company and the Beverly Gas & Electric Company. The Herbert Winslow house has been demolished, the Sidney Winlsow home is now part of Shore Country Day School.
Washington Elementary School, 415 Rantoul Street, renamed Washington-Beadle school in memory of Principal Thomas Beadle. The building was built in 1910, closed in 1996 and demolished in 1997.
United Shoe Machinery Co. building, 181 Elliott Street. The buildings are concrete structures constructed between 1903 and 1906. They are incorrectly colored red in the photograph.
Dawson Hall Tea Room, also known as the "Monastery", at David S. Lynch Memorial Park, 55 Ober Street. The building was destroyed by fire the night of June 28, 1966.
Dawson Hall Tea Room, also known as the "Monastery" at Lynch Park. The building was purchased from the Sohier family and moved to Dawson Hall, the former Evans Estate. The building was destroyed by fire the night of June 28, 1966.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The congregation met originally on the building at the corner of Essex and Hale Streets. The first church (pictured here) was built in 1865 at the southwest corner of Cabot and Bow Streets. The church relocated to 4 Ocean Street in 1930. The parish was organized in 1863.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The congregation originally met in the building at the corner of Essex and Hale Streets. It moved into its first church building (pictured here) in 1865 at the southwest corner of Cabot and Bow Streets. The church relocated to 4 Ocean Street in 1930. The parish was organized in 1863.
St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 251 Cabot Street. The church was designed by Boston architect's Reid & McAlpine and construction was started in 1897. The parish was organized in 1873.
View of the porte cochere, entrance to the "Stetson Cottage", 55 Ober Street (now Lynch Park), The cottage was the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910. The house was moved to Marblehead in 1910.
View of "Stetson Cottage", 55 Ober Street (now Lynch Park), The cottage was the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910. The house was moved to Marblehead in 1910. There is an insert picture of President Taft sitting on the veranda of the house.
View of "Stetson Cottage", 55 Ober Street (now Lynch Park), The cottage was the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910. The house was moved to Marblehead in 1910.
View of "Stetson Cottage", 55 Ober Street (now Lynch Park), The cottage was the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910. The house was moved to Marblehead in 1910.
View of "Stetson Cottage", 55 Ober Street (now Lynch Park), The cottage was the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910. The house was moved to Marblehead in 1910.
View of "Stetson Cottage", 55 Ober Street (now Lynch Park), The cottage was the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910. The house was moved to Marblehead in 1910.
View of "Stetson Cottage", 55 Ober Street (now Lynch Park), The cottage was the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910. The house was moved to Marblehead in 1910.
View of "Stetson Cottage", 55 Ober Street (now Lynch Park), The cottage was the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910. The house was moved to Marblehead in 1910.
View of "Stetson Cottage", 55 Ober Street (now Lynch Park), The cottage was the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910. The house was moved to Marblehead in 1910. There is an insert portrait of President Taft.
View of "Stetson Cottage", 55 Ober Street (now Lynch Park), The cottage was the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910. The house was moved to Marblehead in 1910.
View of "Stetson Cottage", 55 Ober Street (now Lynch Park), The cottage was the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910. The house was moved to Marblehead in 1910.
View of "Stetson Cottage", 55 Ober Street (now Lynch Park), The cottage was the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910. The house was moved to Marblehead in 1910.
Carriage house for the Stetson Estate, later owned by Robert Evans. The Stetson Cottage was rented by President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910.
Carriage house for the Stetson Estate, later owned by Robert Evans. The Stetson Cottage was rented by President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910.
Mingo Beach, Hale Street, looking west. Mingo Beach was named for the slave Robin Mingo who was promised his freedom if the tide ever went low enough to walk to Aunt Becky's Ledge, just offshore. It happened the year he died.
Mingo Beach, Hale Street, looking west. Mingo Beach was named for the slave Robin Mingo who was promised his freedom if the tide ever went low enough to walk to Aunt Becky's Ledge, just offshore. It happened the year he died.
Mingo Beach, Hale Street, looking east. Mingo Beach was named for the slave Robin Mingo who was promised his freedom if the tide ever went low enough to walk to Aunt Becky's Ledge, just offshore. It happened the year he died.
Mingo Beach, Hale Street, looking east. Mingo Beach was named for the slave Robin Mingo who was promised his freedom if the tide ever went low enough to walk to Aunt Becky's Ledge, just offshore. It happened the year he died.
Mingo Beach, Hale Street, looking east. Mingo Beach was named after the slave Robin Mingo who was promised his freedom if the tide ever went low enough to walk to Aunt Becky's Ledge, just offshore. It happened the year he died.
Mingo Beach, Hale Street, looking east. Mingo Beach was named after a slave named Robin Mingo, who was promised his freedom if the tide ever went low enough to walk to Aunt Becky's Ledge, just offshore. It happened the year he died.
Mingo Beach, Hale Street, looking west. Mingo beach was named for a slave named Robin Mingo, who was promised his freedom if the tide ever went low enough to walk to Aunt Becky's Ledge just offshore. It happened the year Mingo died.
View of Brackenbury Beach and Curtis Point looking east. This view is not of Mingo Beach. Mingo Beach was named for a slave named Robin Mingo, who was promised his freedom if the tide ever went low enouhg to walk to Aunt Becky's Ledge, just offshore. It happened the year he died.
This picture is of Salter's Point taken from across the Bass River at Gillis Park, not Bates Park, which is farther west. Salter's Point was named for the colonial era salt works located there.
This picture is of Salter's Point taken from across the Bass River at Gillis Park, the river is the Bass River. Salter's Point was named for the colonial era salt works located there.
"Hand colored"-verso post card.;In 1911 and 1912 President William Howard Taft rented "Parramatta" from Mrs. Henry W. Peabody as the Summer White House. Located atop the hill on Corning Street between Pearl Street and Sylvan Road, the home is now an apartment building.
In 1911 and 1912 President William Howard Taft rented "Parramatta" from Mrs. Henry W. Peabody as the Summer White House. Located atop the hill on Corning Street between Pearl Street and Sylvan Road, the home is now an apartment building.
In 1911 and 1912 President William Howard Taft rented "Parramatta" from Mrs. Henry W. Peabody as the Summer White House. Located atop the hill on Corning Street between Pearl Street and Sylvan Road, the home is now an apartment building.
The summer home of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Associate Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., 868 Hale Street, Beverly Farms. Mocking Manchester residents who referred to their town as "Manchester-by-the-Sea", Holmes had his stationary printed with the return address "Beverly-by-the-Depot". The home is now privately owned.
The summer home of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Associate Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., 868 Hale Street, Beverly Farms. Mocking Manchester residents who referred to their town as "Manchester-by-the-Sea", Holmes had his stationary printed with the return address "Beverly-by-the-Depot". The home is now privately owned.
The summer home of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Associate Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., 868 Hale Street, Beverly Farms. Mocking Manchester residents who referred to their town as "Manchester-by-the-Sea", Holmes had his stationary printed with the return address "Beverly-by-the-Depot". The home is now privately owned.
The summer home of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Associate Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., 868 Hale Street, Beverly Farms. Mocking Manchester residents who referred to their town as "Manchester-by-the-Sea", Holmes had his stationary printed with the return address "Beverly-by-the-Depot". The home is now privately owned.
The Mckay Elementary School, 131 McKay Street. Although originally intended to be called the Winslow School, after Sidney Winslow, the owner of the United Shoe Machinery Corporation, the school was named McKay School. The school, designed by the firm of Cooper & Bailey, was completed in May 1907. The third floor was later taken off the building.
Executive office for President William Howard Taft, 240 Cabot Street, when the summer White House was in Beverly. The building was destroyed by fire August 10, 1954. For one year, the office was located on Lothrop Street.
Entrance the estate of Robert and Marie Evans who rented President Taft the Stetson Cottage as the Summer White House for the years 1909 and 1910. Now David S. Lynch Memorial Park, 55 Ober Street.
Birthplace of Lucy Larcom, poet and protege of Walt Whitman. Lucy worked in the Lowell Mills in her younger life and was instrumental in the publishing of the Lowell Offering, a magazine produced by the mill girls.
Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street. The library was designed by the architectural firm of Cass Gilbert. The Library was opened in 1913 and remodelled in 1993. Prior to this, the Library was housed in City Hall.
Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street. The building was designed by the firm of Cass Gilbert. The building was opened in 1913 and remodelled in 1993. Prior to this, the Library was housed in City Hall.
Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street. The building was designed by the architectural firm of Cass Gilbert. The building opened in 1913 and was remodelled in 1993. Prior to this, the Library was housed in City Hall.
Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street. The building was designed by the architectural firm of Cass Gilbert and opened in 1913. The building was remodelled in 1993. Prior to this, the Library was housed in City Hall.
Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street. The building was designed by the architectural firm of Cass Gilbert. The Library was opened in 1913 and remodelled in 1993. Prior to this, the Library was housed in City Hall.
Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street. The building was designed by the architectural firm of Cass Gilbert and opened in 1913. The building was expanded in 1993. Prior to this building, the Library was housed in City Hall.
The residence of Joseph Leiter of Chicago, 45 West Street, Beverly Farms. Leiter was a Chicago businessman, son of Levi Leiter, co-founder of the Marshall Field department stores. Joseph Lieter's sister, Mary, married Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India.
Kittredge House, 240 Cabot Street, later the site of the Mason Block which housed the President Taft's Office from 1909-1912. The Mason Block burned August 10, 1954 and is now the site of the Beverly National Bank.
Kittredge House, 240 Cabot Street, later the site of the Mason Block which housed the President Taft's Office from 1909-1912. The Mason Block burned August 10, 1954 and is now the site of the Beverly National Bank.
The John Cabot House, 117 Cabot Street, headquarters of the Beverly Historical Society. The building was the home of John Cabot from 1781 to 1802, then it was headquarters for the Beverly National Bank from 1802 to 1868. In 1891, it became the headquarters of the Beverly Historical Society.
Beverly Historical Society, John Cabot House, 117 Cabot Street. Headquarters of the Beverly Historical Society, the home was built by John Cabot in 1781, it became headquarters of the Beverly National Bank from 1802 to 1868. In 1891, it became the headquarters of the Beverly Historical Society.
Italian Garden at David S. Lynch Memorial Park. Mrs. Marie Evans had the gardens constructed on her estate in 1910 after she removed the home which she rented to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910.
Italian Garden at David S. Lynch Memorial Park. Mrs. Marie Evans had the gardens constructed on her estate in 1910 after she removed the home which she rented to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910.
Italian Garden at David S. Lynch Memorial Park. Mrs. Marie Evans had the gardens constructed on her estate in 1910 after she removed the home which she rented to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910.
Italian Garden at David S. Lynch Memorial Park. Mrs. Marie Evans had the gardens constructed on her estate in 1910 after she removed the home which she rented to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910.
Italian Garden at David S. Lynch Memorial Park. Mrs. Marie Evans had the gardens constructed on her estate in 1910 after she removed the home which she rented to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910.
Italian Garden at David S. Lynch Memorial Park. Mrs. Marie Evans had the gardens constructed on her estate in 1910 after she removed the home which she rented to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910.
Originally called Queen Park, now called Independence Park. Located on Lothrop Street, between Wilson Avenue and Central Street. At 6 pm on July 17, 1776, Col. John Glover first read the Declaration of Independence to the 14th Continental Regiment camped here to protect the port of Beverly.
Originally called Queen Park, now called Independence Park. Located on Lothrop Street, between Wilson Avenue and Central Street. At 6 pm on July 17, 1776, Col. John Glover first read the Declaration of Independence to the 14th Continental Regiment camped here to protect the port of Beverly.
Originally called Queen Park, now called Independence Park. Located on Lothrop Street, between Wilson Avenue and Central Street. At 6 pm on July 17, 1776, Col. John Glover first read the Declaration of Independence to the 14th Continental Regiment camped here to protect the port of Beverly.
Originally called Queen Park, now called Independence Park. Located on Lothrop Street, between Wilson Avenue and Central Street. At 6 pm on July 17, 1776, Col. John Glover first read the Declaration of Independence to the 14th Continental Regiment camped here to protect the port of Beverly.
Originally called Queen Park, now called Independence Park. Located on Lothrop Street, between Wilson Avenue and Central Street. At 6 pm on July 17, 1776, Col. John Glover first read the Declaration of Independence to the 14th Continental Regiment camped here to protect the port of Beverly.
Originally called Queen Park, now called Independence Park. Located on Lothrop Street, between Wilson Avenue and Central Street. At 6 pm on July 17, 1776, Col. John Glover first read the Declaration of Independence to the 14th Continental Regiment camped here to protect the port of Beverly.
Originally called Queen Park, now called Independence Park. Located on Lothrop Street, between Wilson Avenue and Central Street. At 6 pm on July 17, 1776, Col. John Glover first read the Declaration of Independence to the 14th Continental Regiment camped here to protect the port of Beverly.
Originally called Queen Park, now called Independence Park. Located on Lothrop Street, between Wilson Avenue and Central Street. At 6 pm on July 17, 1776, Col. John Glover first read the Declaration of Independence to the 14th Continental Regiment camped here to protect the port of Beverly.
"HOSPITAL POINT AND LIGHTHOUSE. Beverly Harbor, Beverly, Mass. Built in 1871, the Lighthouse sends a friendly signal and a welcome to the Birthplace of the American Navy. A fine point to view harbor islands, fishing and summer sailboat races."- verso of post card. The keeper's house is the official residence of the Commandant of the First Coast Guard District.
Beverly High School, 3 Briscoe Street. The High School later moved to 7 Sohier Road, then in June 1965, to 100 Sohier Road. The building then became Briscoe Junior High School, North Shore Community College and then, Ocean View. The building was designed by J. Foster Ober and dedicated in January 1875.
Beverly High School, 3 Briscoe Street. The High School later moved to 7 Sohier Road, then in June 1965 to 100 Sohier Road. The building then became Briscoe Junior High School, North Shore Community College and then, Ocean View assisted living. The building was designed by J. Foster Ober and dedicated in January 1875.
Beverly High School, 3 Briscoe Street. The High School later moved to 7 Sohier Road, then to 100 Sohier Road. The building then became Briscoe Junior High School, North Shore Community College, and Ocean View assisted living. The building was designed by J. Foster Ober and dedicated in January 1875.
Beverly High School, 3 Briscoe Street. The High School later moved to 7 Sohier Road, then to 100 Sohier Road. The building became Briscoe Junior High School, then North Shore Community College, then Ocean View assisted living. The building was designed by J. Foster Ober and dedicated in January 1875.
View of Beverly High School, 3 Briscoe Street. Beverly High School later moved to 7 Sohier Road, then in June 1965 to 100 Sohier Road. After the High School, the building became Briscoe Junior High School, North Shore Community College, and now, Ocean View assisted living. The building was designed by J. Foster Ober and dedicated in January, 1875.
Beverly High School, 7 Sohier Road. Built in 1923, the High School moved to a new building at 100 Sohier Road in June 1965. The building is now Briscoe Middle School.
Hardie Elementary School, 23 Essex Street, later rented to North Shore Community College. It was rented to Montserrat College in 1993 and then sold to them in 1999. The school was named after Samuel Hardie, an early Beverly schoolmaster.
Hardie Elementary School, 23 Essex Street, later rented to North Shore Community College. It was rented to Montserrat College in 1993 and then sold to them in 1999. The school was named after Samuel Hardie, an early Beverly schoolmaster.
Hardie Elementary School, 23 Essex Street, later rented to North Shore Community College. It was rented to Montserrat College in 1993 and then sold to them in 1999. The school was named after Samuel Hardie, an early Beverly schoolmaster.
Hardie Elementary School, 23 Essex Street, later rented to North Shore Community College. It was rented to Montserrat College in 1993 and then sold to them in 1999. The school was named after Samuel Hardie, an early Beverly schoolmaster.
Hale Street looking east toward Beverly Farms center. In the background is the G.A.R. Hall on the left and fire station on the right center of the picture.
The private landing used by President Taft and his family when they used the Presidential Yacht on the estate of Robert and Marie Evans(now Lynch Park), Taft rented the Stetson cottage, the summer home of John Stetson, founder of Stetson Hat Co., later owned by Robert and Marie Evans who rented it to President William Howard Taft for the Summer White House in 1909 and 1910.
Reputed to be the First Sunday School in America established by Joanna Prince (later Mrs. Joanna Everett) and Hannah Hill in this house, corner of Front and Davis Streets, in 1810
First Parish Unitarian Church, 255 Cabot Street. The oldest parish in Beverly, established September 20, 1667. The present meeting house (built in 1770) was the third erected on this spot, and has been remodelled several times.
First Parish Unitarian Church, 255 Cabot Street. The oldest parish in Beverly, established September 20, 1667. The present meeting house (built in 1770) was the third erected on this spot, and has been remodelled several times.
First Parish Unitarian Church, 255 Cabot Street. The oldest parish in Beverly, established September 20, 1667. The present meetinghouse (built in 1770) was the third erected on this spot, and has been remodelled several times.
First parish Unitarian Church, 255 Cabot Street. The oldest parish in Beverly, established September 20, 1667. The present meeting house (built in 1770) was the third erected on this spot, and has been remodelled several times.
First Parish Unitarian Church, 255 Cabot Street. The oldest parish in Beverly, established September 20, 1667. The present meeting house (built in 1770) was the third erected on this spot, and has been remodelled several times.
Dedication of the Honor Roll in Beverly Farms Square, October 15, 1944. The buildings shown are the G.A.R. Hall to the left, Beverly Farms Fire Station in the center and Neighbors' Hall to the right. The G.A.R. Hall and Fire Station were demolished in the 1950's to make way for the present Fire/Police Station.
Abraham Edwards Elementary School, 45 Rantoul Street. The school was named for Abraham Edwards, who donated the land on which it stands. The school was dedicated October 19, 1913. The architect was John Ashton of Ashton and Huntress of Lawrence, Mass. and the general contractor was Louis H. McAloon of North Andover, Mass. The school was closed in June 2002.
"Washington's visit to the first cotton mill, October 30, 1789." The building was located on Dodge Street in North Beverly near the present North Beverly Fire Station.
Civil War Monument, Monument Square, Abbott Street. The monument was given by Post 89, G.A.R. and dedicated on October 13, 1882. The monument was purchased from the Hallowell Granite Co., Hallowell, Maine at a cost of $4,800. It is 36 feet tall with a 12 by 12 foot base.
Civil War Monument, Monument Square, Abbott Street. The monument was given by Post 89, G.A.R. and dedicated on October 13, 1882. The monument was purchased from the Hallowell Granite Co., Hallowell, Maine at a cost of $4,800. It is 36 feet tall with a 12 by 12 foot base.
Civil War Monument, Monument Square, Abbott Street. The monument was given by Post 89, G.A.R. and dedicated on October 13, 1882. The monument was purchased from the Hallowell Granite Co., Hallowell, Maine at a cost of $4,800. It is 36 feet tall with a 12 by 12 foot base.
Civil War Monument, Monument Square, Abbott Street. The monument was given by Post 89, G.A.R. and dedicated on October 13, 1882. The monument was purchased from the Hallowell Granite Co., Hallowell, Maine at a cost of $4,800. It is 36 feet tall with a 12 by 12 foot base.
Civil War Monument, Monument Square, Abbott Street. The monument was given by Post 89, G.A.R. and dedicated on October 13, 1882. The monument was purchased from the Hallowell Granite Co., Hallowell, Maine at a cost of $4,800. It is 36 feet tall with a 12 by 12 foot base.
City Hall, 191 Cabot Street, as it appeared before the 4th floor was removed in the 1930's. City Hall was built as a private residence by Andrew Cabot in 1783, later owned by Capt. Moses Brown, who sold it to Israel Thorndike. Thorndike entertained Pres. James Monroe here. The Town bought the building in 1841 for a Town Hall.
City Hall, 191 Cabot Street, as it appeared before the 4th floor was removed in the 1930's. City Hall was built as a private residence by Andrew Cabot in 1783, later owned by Capt. Moses Brown, who sold it to Israel Thorndike. Thorndike entertained Pres. James Monroe here. The Town bought the building in 1841 for a Town Hall.
City Hall, 191 Cabot Street, as it appeared before the 4th floor was removed in the 1930's. City Hall was built as a private residence by Andrew Cabot in 1783, later owned by Capt. Moses Brown, who sold it to Israel Thorndike. Thorndike entertained Pres. James Monroe here. The Town bought the building in 1841 for a Town Hall.
Aerial view of Cherry Hill Farm, 131 Conant Street in North Beverly. This was a demonstration dairy farm owned by H. P. Hood & Sons. The farm was closed and replaced by the Cherry Hill Industrial Park.
First Parish Unitarian Church, 255 Cabot Street. The oldest parish in Beverly, established September 20, 1667. The present meetinghouse (built in 1770) was the third erected on this spot, and has been remodelled several times.
Boston and Maine Railroad, Beverly Station, Park Street. Shows Boston bound train in the station. The station was designed by Bradford Lee Gilbert and opened in 1895.
Beverly Savings Bank, 175 Cabot Street. This building is now incorporated into the rear of a larger structure housing the Warren Five Cents Savings Bank, at the intersection of Thorndike and Cabot Streets. This building also once housed the Beverly National Bank.
United Shoe Machinery Co. building, 181 Elliott Street. The buildings are concrete structures constructed between 1903 and 1906. This view is from Cabot Street looking across the field that is now Balch Playground.
"THE BALCH HOUSE, 448 Cabot Street, Beverly, Massachusetts. Built by John Balch, one of the Old Planters, who came from Somersetshire, England, in 1623 to Weymouth, then moved to Gloucester and then to Naumkeag (Salem), where he was given a grant of land at Bass River on which he built this homestead."-verso of post card.
Baker's Island is the largest of the islands at the entrance to Salem Harbor. The lighthouses were constructed in 1797 and first lit January 13, 1798. The towers were replaced, possibly in the 1840's. The smaller tower was torn down in 1926.