Mayor O'Donnell bids good-bye to Juniorates at St. Joseph's of the Xaverian Brothers - Oak Hill, Peabody, now the North Shore Shopping Center.
The Juniorate was a boarding high school for young men desiring to become Xaverian Brothers.
Pictured (L to R):
Mayor O'Donnell, Brother Joseph Gerard; C.F.X., Brother Carlos McGruder, C.F.X., Superior; Brother Borromeo Flyn, C.F.X.; Brother Valentine -- , C.F.X.
This air view appears on the inside cover of the "Centennial History of St, John's Prep School: Far Above the Neighboring Hilltops 1907-2007" by Gary Larrabee
We got the barrels from A.C. Lawrence in Peabody. We had to rehoop them in the Knights of Columbus back yard and then drove them to the park to build the bonfire.
Location: Plains Park, Danvers, MA
In 1694, two years after the famous witchcraft delusion of 1692, this plot of ground was deeded to the people by Nathaniel Ingersoll as a training field. The set a huge boulder on the green. Here mustered the Danvers company of minutemen who marched under Capt. Isaac Hutchinson to Lexington and Concord April 19, 1776.
The church and parsonage were built in 1891, on the site which held the meeting house since 1762. In the spring following the coming of Gov. Endicott, 1629, the first church was organized but it was not until 1684 that the meeting house was built.
Location: Danvers Highlands
This photo was taken of the Horribles Parade in the Highlands. Mrs. Hutchinson was 98 years old. Her daughter, Ruth Weeks is in the back seat just behind her. Mrs. Hutchinson was always in this parade and rode in a convertible.
In the backgroun are: Mary and Margaret Barbrick and Carl Halupowski (with camera) - all long time residents of Danvers.
This is my great aunt Ella Putnam Carey. She lived on Burroughs Street with her sister. She remembers when there were Native Americans living on Mill Pond Village. Ella married an Irish man named Joe Carey and lived in New York City during the late 1800s. She moved back here and lived with her sisters. She died in 1988 at the age of 106.
Before Eydie was famous, she spent the day with my parents (Marjorie and Don) and two-year-old me. We went to Sandy Beach.
Location: Topsfield Fair
Pictured (L-R): unknown, Don Kingsley, Edyie Gorme, unknown
Location: 16 Burroughs Street
Pictured (L-R): Steve Dempsey; Charles Danforth (cross-legged); David Dempsey
On Couch (L-R): Paul Danforth, Jr.; Paula Murray, Gail Danforth; Elizabeth Murray, Carol Danforth
My mother, Marjorie was an avid fan and this was their first meeting.
Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Pictured: Marjorie Watters Kingsley; Ted Williams
This tree and many other trees were knocked down by Hurricane Carol in 1954.
Location: 16 Burroughs Street
Pictured (L-R): Sara Putnam; Mary Putnam Dempsey; Eunice Hyde Putnam Watters; Marjorie Watters
This is the Polish picnic and the land/sea race when both events were combined in one day. Back then, huge crowds of people would gather at Pope's Landing to socialize, party and watch the events. Pictured in the back is the original Portside marina building.
Location: Danversport
Seated left to right: Warren Russell, Esmond Farmer, William Reynolds, Theobold Kelley, Henry Thomas, and Raymond Howell
Standing left to right: Bernard Farmer, Andrew Hammond, Creighton Goodale, Clifton Stockman, and Edwin McIntire
2B - Front row, left is my grandfather, Frank Warren "Rabbit" Russell.
Pictured (L to R):
Evelyn (Watson) Keith, Mel Demsey, Eleanor Watson, Mildred (Watson) Moulton, Albert --- , George Watson, Charlie Watson (in front of sister Mildred)
Demsey family from Centre Street.
Watson family ran the Watson Farm on Dayton Street.
The mothers of these children, Alice Cowan Demsey and Viola Cowan Watson were sisters.
Pictured:
Alden Andrew Demsey (rear, standing)
Herbert Alden Demsey (seated, right)
Charles Ernest Demsey (seated, left)
Carle Wayne Demsey (infant, born February 16, 1908)
The infact Carle Wayne Demsey was my father's oldest sibling. The others were my grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather.
Location: 19 Centre Street, Danvers
13 ladies of the Ladies' Benevolent Society of the First Church of Danvers, Congregational
Pictured (L to R):
Margaret Nowers, Florence Mudge, Mrs. Woodman, Violet Palmer, Mrs. Nowers, Mabel Wheeler, Nellie Curtis, Alice Demsey, Lucy Prentiss, Susie Sawyer, Eva Putnam, Anna Marsh
This is a publicity photo for a band I was in called “Shylock.” It’s from the mid 1980s, complete with the necessary big hair and spandex!! We performed original ‘80s rock in many North Shore area clubs and we “almost made it!” This picture may look hilarious now, but that style was all the rage at the time. Good times for sure!
This factory was on Liberty Street in the port. Charles Kerans ran the factory and his brothers Edward and Joseph worked there. The factory burned down in 1905.
Joseph M. Kerans and his wife Elizabeth Ann Warren bought this home at 124 High Street in 1904. It was referred to as "The White House." The house was next to the Catholic church and both were torn down to build the overpass of Route 128 about 1939.
The late Verionque (Morin) Gourdeau, wife of the late Wilfred A. Gourdeau. They raised eight children: the late Rita I. (Gourdeau) St. Perrie, Wilfred E., Robert J., the late Raymond H., Mary R. (Gourdeau) Gorman, Theresa D. (Gourdeau) Brown., Diane F. and Linda R. (Gourdeau) Moore. Home for them was in the center of Danvers and the port area.
Verionque's parents owned farm land on Clinton Ave. (off Endicott Street) and the old farm house is still standing.
Pictured: Diane Gourdeau
Diane is approximately three years old. She is sitting on the ledge of a white column in front of the Peabody Institute Library, Danvers.
Good memories of a large family and last chance photo before Donnie graduates from high school. All have done well in careers. Robert has recently opened Tapleyville Ice Cream on Pine Street across from Chet's Lock Shop.
Original sign for electrical business started by George J. Bolduc, Jr. The business is now owned by Michael Bolduc, nephew of George who passed away in June, 1965.
Back in a time when there was a whole school Memorial Day service. Always outdoors.
Location: Holten Street (Tapleyville), Danvers
Pictured: Marsha Cahoon, George Oulette, Jack Keane, Doris Collette, Russell Hyde, Carol Alves, John Fiore, Linda Norris, Richard Tinsley, Carol D'Ambrosio, Linda Bolduc
A picture of Lionel Veilleux's security badge from the 102nd Air Defense Wing. WWII veteran.
He was a Major in the Air Force and flew on many bombing missions. He married Madelon Hines and had five children.
Babe Ruth visits his alma mater in Baltimore. Brother Matthias (later of St. John's Prep), the Head of Discipline at St. Mary's, first introduced Ruth to the game of baseball. He became a father figure in Ruth's life, teaching him how to read and write, and worked with Ruth on hitting, fielding and as his skills progressed, pitching.
Location: St. Mary's Industrial School, Baltimore, MD
Marjorie took over the care and feeding of the wildlife in the Mill Pond as the years went on. She had a special affinity for all animals.
Pictured: Marjorie Watters (Murray), swan
Donald Kingsley was born when his mother was sixteen. He grew up to be a talented radio personality and singer. He was in the Jaycees and North Shore Players. He later had his own advertising firm in Connecticut.
This was the first Christmas with my baby sister, Elizabeth. The large doll in the back (in her indelicate pose) was neglected in favor of a live sister!
Pictured (L to R): Paula Murray, Elizabeth Murray, doll
Location: Burroughs Street (The Island), Danvers
Ensign Murray, or Daddy just married Marjorie and adopted her children Elizabeth and Paula.
Pictured (L to R): Elizabeth Murray (in arms, age 18 months). Ensign Francis H. Murray, Paula C. Murray (standing, 8 years old)
Location: Burroughs Street (The Island), Danvers
Pete's Ice Cream formerly located at 75 High Street where McDonald's is now located.
The ice cream shop was named after Peter Kontos.
Pictured (L to R): Thomas Kontos (owner/father), Peter Kontos (son), Pater Pappas (cousin)
Pete's Ice Cream, formerly at 75 High Street where McDonald's is now located.
Pictured (L to R): Thomas Kontos, Bessie Kontos
The Ice Cream Shop was named after their son Peter Kontos.
Supporting wife Marion and the four boys: Frank, Bill, Charles and Ralph. The family operated a Cains distributorship on Foster Street, Peabody, MA from 1920 to present. Louie worked for Frank.
Pictured: Francis I. (Frank) Countie, Armand (Louie) Vicelli
Just another family meal with good times and smiles all around.
Pictured (Clockwise): Daryl Popper, Daniel Benson, David Benson, Kathy Ciman, Father Charles, Marie Ciman, Jim Ciman, Emily Benson
Too much snow, we just shoveled to the grill and barbecued. The dogs were eye-level with the grill.
Pictured: David Benson, Lainey Benson, Roofus Benson
Good-looking family members. Photo was taken in 1997. Daryl graduated college since then.
Location: 14 Poplar Street
Pictured: Kathy Ciman, Daryl Popper, Jim Ciman
This photo shows the demolition of the rear of the building. This photo is important because it shows how the Holten-Richmond building was transformed during the renovation project that was completed in September 2005.
We enjoy family holidays and it is a tradition to have our picture taken together. We LOVED our Kimberly Drive neighbors and neighborhood. Great memories!
Pictured: Daniel Ambrozavitch, Brian Ambrozavitch, Sue Ambrozavitch, Peter Ambrozavitch
Administrators and parents traveled to California to watch the Danvers High School Falcons marching band perform in the 2010 Rose Parade.
Location: Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA
Turn of the century: 2000-2001. This is important because families raised funds ($40,000) for a new state-of-the-art playground. It is also the year 2000!
Pictured: Staff of Ivan G. Smith Elementary School
John had succeeded in being elected as Selectman for the first time. Joan campaigned with John and was happy that they won.
Location: Polish Club
Pictured: John L. George, Joan M. George
Kids were having fun on a "snow day." Tracy and Dennie on a snowbank. The winter of 1966-67 was very snowy.
Location: corner of Palmer/11 Andover Street
Pictured: Tracy Twomey, Dennis Twomey
It's part of our kids' life during High School days. The beautiful field that was the street is now all torn up and for sale - Route 114.
Pictured: Karen Jones, Jay Twomey
It was a fun day with family. All of the children are now over 18.
Location: Rocky Hill Circle, Danvers
Pictured: Cassie Blanchette, Allison Twomey, Michelle Twomey, Craig Blanchette
The Library Concerts were activities that our families looked forward to each summer. We would bring snacks, chairs and blankets over the the library to enjoy the music and run around playing.
Food is very important to both the Woo side and the McCracken side of the family, so for special occasions we have the tradition of preparing homemade Chinese food.
This photo represents one of our regular activities when Brenden and Lauren were little. They often had a lemonade stand at which they sold lemonade for 10 cents a cup. Sometimes we also added homemade molasses cookies and less frequently, raspberries picked from our back yard.
This was a great place to sell lemonade; between the Town Hall and the Library. It attracted people such as Mrs. Jordan, Brenden and Lauren's first grade teacher. But by far, our greatest customer was Mr. Rendell, Director of the Library. He would purchase and entire tray of cups for his staff and carry it over himself.
Pictured: Lauren Woo (my daughter)
This is important because of the thrill of schoolboy competition on Thanksgiving Day game.
Pictured: Scott Hansbury, Wallace Legro, Douglas Phinney, Bruce Roberts, Michael Merry, Steven Packard