Beverly, Mass., Marine Park

Item

Title
Beverly, Mass., Marine Park
Description
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.
Contributor
Institution: Beverly Public Library
Coverage
Massachusetts -- Essex (county) -- Beverly
Independence Park (Beverly, Mass.)
Oceanside Park (Beverly, Mass.)
Lothrop Street (Beverly, Mass.)
Marine Park (Beverly, Mass.)
Independence Park (Beverly, Mass.)
Format
image/jpeg
Subject
Parks
Type
still image
Cards
Original Format
1 postcard : col.
Extent
14 x 8.5 cm.