Pictures of Everett citizens taken between 1948 and 1964, by Everett firefighter and photographer James E. Sullivan. Scanned from the original negatives, most of these photographs have not been seen in more than 60 years.
The William N. Willis Company sold awnings, tents and other canvas goods beginning in the early 20th century. Mr. Willis passed away in 1949, but the company bearing his name continued.
Malden Electric had a retail store in Everett. They carried a wide variety on kitchen appliances. Pictured is their booth at the 1951 Business Exposition at the old Everett Armory.
The Everett Chamber of Commerce hosted a group of political candidates in October, 1960. Back row third from right is Edward Brooke, who would eventually be the first African-American U.S. Senator elected by popular vote.
The Everett Chamber of Commerce hosted a group of political candidates in October 1960. Front row second from left is future Mayor of Boston Kevin White.
The Parkway Club was a popular nightspot on Revere Beach Parkway during the forties and fifties. The original building was gutted by fire in July, 1952. The owner immediately rebuilt and was back in business by New Years Eve.
A crosswalk on the corner of Elm St. and Jefferson Ave in 1955. The empty storefront is the future home of Homer's Bakery, and then Elm St. Bakery. If you look closely you can see the reflection of Newman's Drug Store across the street.
Wanna buy a new Kaiser-Fraser? Despite what the sign says, they stopped making them in 1953, three years before this photo was taken. This was one of several used car lots on Revere Beach Parkway.
Everett Stadium's glory years were the late 1940s to the early 1980s. The bowl shaped facility held 10,000 spectators who enjoyed sports and entertainment of all types.
Market Forge booth at Everett Industrial Expo 1951. Market Forge manufactured commercial kitchen equipment in Everett for many years. They are now one of many companies who do business under the banner of Middleby Corporation
