Items

• Phillips family home, Greenwood Avenue

  View of the Phillips family home on Greenwood Avenue from across the street.
• Oldest cobbler shop

  The oldest known cobbler shop in Swampscott was moved from its location on Humphrey Street to Essex Street.
• Lincoln House and New Ocean House

  Distance photo showing the Lincoln House, the New Ocean House, and the Little Anawan Hotel in the foreground.
• Cliff House

  Photo of the rear of the Cliff House, taken from below, showing a set of steep steps up to the house from the rocky beach below.
• Lincoln House

  The Lincoln House was built by S.H. Wardwell at the western end of Phillips Point and run for many years by the Wardwell brothers."--from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996.
• Lincoln House and Point

  The Lincoln House was built by S.H. Wardwell at the western end of Phillips Point and run for many years by the Wardwell brothers."--from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996.
• Hotel Preston

  "Located near the Marblehead line, this was a summer destination for many at the turn of the century, it was replaced by the more modern and less elegant Preston Beach Inn. It is now the site of a condominium complex".--Swampscott Historical Commission. Razed by fire in 1957.
• Hotel Preston

  "Located near the Marblehead line, this was a summer destination for many at the turn of the century, it was replaced by the more modern and less elegant Preston Beach Inn. It is now the site of a condominium complex".--Swampscott Historical Commission. Razed by fire in 1957.
• Hotel Preston

  "Located near the Marblehead line, this was a summer destination for many at the turn of the century, it was replaced by the more modern and less elegant Preston Beach Inn. It is now the site of a condominium complex".--Swampscott Historical Commission. Razed by fire in 1957.
• New Ocean House

  "Just before 10pm on May 8, 1969, the lobby of the acclaimed New Ocean House Hotel was full involved in flames. Overnight, it went from being the attraction of the area that brought guests such as President John F. Kennedy, Advocate Helen Keller, Reverand Billy Graham, Author Sinclair Lewis, Comedians Harpo Marx, and Lucille Ball, among many other noteable individuals. "--Swampscott Fire Dept.
• Black Will's Cliff and Lincoln House

  The Lincoln House was built by S.H. Wardwell at the western end of Phillips Point and run for many years by the Wardwell brothers."--from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996.
• Hotel Preston

  "Located near the Marblehead line, this was a summer destination for many at the turn of the century, it was replaced by the more modern and less elegant Preston Beach Inn. It is now the site of a condominium complex".--Swampscott Historical Commission. This hotel was razed by fire in 1957.
• General Glover Farm and original outbuildings : 10

  This property became the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• General Glover Farm and original outbuildings : 9

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• General Glover Farm and original outbuildings : 8

  This property became the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• General Glover Farm and original outbuildings : 7

  This property became the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• General Glover Farm and original outbuildings : 6

  This property became the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• General Glover Farm and original outbuildings : 5

  This property became the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• General Glover Farm and original outbuildings : 4

  This property became the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• General Glover Farm and original outbuildings : 3

  This property became the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• General Glover Inn : 4

  Photo shows the General Glover Inn on the right with another house at the left. Picture is taken in the winter as it shows a snowy road and several bare trees.
• General Glover Inn : 3

  Photo shows the General Glover Inn on the right with another house at the rear. Picture was taken on a rainy, wintry day as the wet road is in the foreground and some snow appears on the ground.
• General Glover Inn : 5

  Photo shows a close up view of the General Glover Inn. Two unidentified women appear in the photo.
• General Glover Farm and original outbuildings : 2

  This property became the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• General Glover Inn : 2

  Photo is a distance view of the General Glover Inn on the left. In the foreground is what seems to be wild flowers and grasses, and in the rear is cultivated land.
• General Glover Inn : 1

  Photo shows the General Glover Inn on the right with another house at the left. In the foreground is what seems to be a garden.
• General Glover Inn, house moving

  Photo shows a house on a flatbed being pulled by a team of horses. One man seems to be driving the team and 2 men are on the roof of the house. House is being moved to be added to the Inn property to be used as a gift shop.
• General Glover Inn : gift shop

  Photo shows the gift shop at the General Glover Inn, operated by Mrs. A. E. Little. This later became the Fife and Drum Sports Shop, still later the Shore Bank. Presently (2008) the site is vacant.
• A. E. Little residence : 1

  Photo shows the rear of the residence of Mr. and Mr. A. E. Little, owners and operators of the General Glover Inn. View shows the terrace from the vantage of the gift shop.
• A. E. Little residence : 2

  Photo shows the terrace of the residence of Mr. and Mr. A. E. Little, owners and operators of the General Glover Inn. View shows main entrance to the General Glover Inn.
• Sunbeam Farm

  This property became the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• Sunbeam Farm, Main house : 3

  This property became the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• Sunbeam Farm, Main house : 2

  This property became the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• Sunbeam Farm, Main house : 1

  This property became the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• General Glover Farm and original outbuildings : 1

  This property was originally the site of the Sunbeam Inn, which operated from the 1920's until 1955. In 1957 restauranteur Anthony Athanas opened the General Glover Restaurant on the site, which remained open until the late 1990's.
• Andrews Memorial Chapel, Swampscott, Mass.

  The Andrews Chapel was built in 1923 in memory of Isaac H. Andrews through a bequest to the Board of Selectman from his wife Ellen E. Andrews. Mr. Andrews had served as a town assessor and on the Board of Selectman. The chapel was designed by Charles V. Burgess. "The building is of Norman Gothic design and constructed of seam-faced granite, which, together with the many buttresses, gives artistic appearance to the exterior walls. The roof is heavy variegated slate and all the flashings are of lead and copper. The exterior ornament of the building is of cut limestone." The chapel is located in the cemetary and in recent years has fallen into disrepair.--Jean F. Reardon, from Swampscott, Massachusetts : celebrating 150 years, 1852-2002, Swampscott Historical Commission, 2002 and --from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996.
• Andrews Memorial Chapel, Swampscott, Mass.

  The Andrews Chapel was built in 1923 in memory of Isaac H. Andrews through a bequest to the Board of Selectman from his wife Ellen E. Andrews. Mr. Andrews had served as a town assessor and on the Board of Selectman. The chapel was designed by Charles V. Burgess. "The building is of Norman Gothic design and constructed of seam-faced granite, which, together with the many buttresses, gives artistic appearance to the exterior walls. The roof is heavy variegated slate and all the flashings are of lead and copper. The exterior ornament of the building is of cut limestone." The chapel is located in the cemetary and in recent years has fallen into disrepair.--Jean F. Reardon, from Swampscott, Massachusetts : celebrating 150 years, 1852-2002, Swampscott Historical Commission, 2002 and --from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996.
• Andrews Memorial Chapel, Swampscott, Mass.

  The Andrews Chapel was built in 1923 in memory of Isaac H. Andrews through a bequest to the Board of Selectman from his wife Ellen E. Andrews. Mr. Andrews had served as a town assessor and on the Board of Selectman. The chapel was designed by Charles V. Burgess. "The building is of Norman Gothic design and constructed of seam-faced granite, which, together with the many buttresses, gives artistic appearance to the exterior walls. The roof is heavy variegated slate and all the flashings are of lead and copper. The exterior ornament of the building is of cut limestone." The chapel is located in the cemetary and in recent years has fallen into disrepair.--Jean F. Reardon, from Swampscott, Massachusetts : celebrating 150 years, 1852-2002, Swampscott Historical Commission, 2002 and --from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996.
• Memorial windows

  The First United Church was built in the late 1800's. This church was the composite of two churches, the Bethany Baptist Church and the First Christian Church ... In May of 1913, for their mutual benefit, the two congregations united." The church closed around 2000 "due to a steady decline in membership."--Jean F. Reardon, from Swampscott, Massachusetts : celebrating 150 years, 1852-2002, Swampscott Historical Commission, 2002.
• Memorial windows, First United Church

  The First United Church was built in the late 1800's. This church was the composite of two churches, the Bethany Baptist Church and the First Christian Church ... In May of 1913, for their mutual benefit, the two congregations united." The church closed around 2000 "due to a steady decline in membership."--Jean F. Reardon, from Swampscott, Massachusetts : celebrating 150 years, 1852-2002, Swampscott Historical Commission, 2002.
• First United Church, Swampscott, Mass.

  The First United Church was built in the late 1800's. This church was the composite of two churches, the Bethany Baptist Church and the First Christian Church ... In May of 1913, for their mutual benefit, the two congregations united." The church closed around 2000 "due to a steady decline in membership."----Jean F. Reardon, from Swampscott, Massachusetts : celebrating 150 years, 1852-2002, Swampscott Historical Commission, 2002.
• First United Church, Swampscott, Mass.

  The First United Church was built in the late 1800's. This church was the composite of two churches, the Bethany Baptist Church and the First Christian Church ... In May of 1913, for their mutual benefit, the two congregations united." The church closed around 2000 "due to a steady decline in membership."--Jean F. Reardon, from Swampscott, Massachusetts : celebrating 150 years, 1852-2002, Swampscott Historical Commission, 2002.
• Methodist Church, Swampscott, Mass., another view of razing

  View of the razing of of the Methodist Church on Redington Street.
• Methodist Church, Redington Street, Swampscott, Mass., razing

  Partial view of the Methodist Church during the razing process, looking toward the right side of the building.;A Methodist Sunday school and church were formed in 1854-- MHC Reconnaissance Survey Town Report, 1985.
• Congregational and Methodist Churches on Blaney Street, Swampscott, Mass.

  View along unpaved Blaney Street, looking [direction] with churches on either side.
• "Disciples" Church, Burrill Street, Swampscott, Mass.

  The First United Church was built in the late 1800's. This church was the composite of two churches, the Bethany Baptist Church and the First Christian Church ... In May of 1913, for their mutual benefit, the two congregations united." The church closed around 2000 "due to a steady decline in membership."--Jean F. Reardon, from Swampscott, Massachusetts : celebrating 150 years, 1852-2002, Swampscott Historical Commission, 2002.
• Interior of the Congregational Church, Swampscott, Mass.

  View of the interior of the Swampscott Congregational Church from the rear of the building. The building is empty.
• Methodist Church, Swampscott, Mass.

  Located at 24 Redington Street, this is a view of the church looking from Blaney Street. It is now the site of the Hadley Elementary School --Swampscott Historical Commission Web site.
• Andrews Memorial Chapel, Swampscott, Mass.

  The Andrews Chapel was built in 1923 in memory of Isaac H. Andrews through a bequest to the Board of Selectman from his wife Ellen E. Andrews. Mr. Andrews had served as a town assessor and on the Board of Selectman. The chapel was designed by Charles V. Burgess. "The building is of Norman Gothic design and constructed of seam-faced granite, which, together with the many buttresses, gives artistic appearance to the exterior walls. The roof is heavy variegated slate and all the flashings are of lead and copper. The exterior ornament of the building is of cut limestone." The chapel is located in the cemetary and in recent years has fallen into disrepair.--Jean F. Reardon, from Swampscott, Massachusetts : celebrating 150 years, 1852-2002, Swampscott Historical Commission, 2002 and --from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996.
• Methodist Church, Swampscott, Mass.

  The Methodist Church was once located at 24 Redington Street, which is now the site of the Hadley Elementary School.
• Smith Shoe Factory

  View of the exterior of the George Smith Shoe Factory from across the street with workers posed in front.
• Holden Block at Humphrey and Redington, 1938

  The Holden Block was located at 128-136 Humphrey Street at the corner of Redington Street. George H. Holden's Grocery and Hardware Store dates from before the turn of the century and originally took up the whole block. By the time of this c. 1938 photograph, the Parisian Dry Cleaning Company had taken over number 130. This compnay also had serveral locations in Lynn. The grocery store was out of business by 1940."--from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996.
• C.H. Martin's Fish Market

  "Martin's Fish Market was established in 1902 originally it was Martin and Durgin at 436 Humphrey Street. The fish market remained in operation until 1966. The gift shop began after 1942 and was gone by 1951."--from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996.
• Calvin Tucker Store

  "A mother and son [in a horse-drawn carriage] on Humphrey Street, approaching the intersection of Blaney Street. Behind them is Tucker's Market and J.L. Taylor's Barber Shop."--from Swampscott, Massachusetts : celebrating 150 years, 1852-2002, Swampscott Historical Commission, 2002.
• Humphrey and Redington Streets, 1925

  "Humphrey at the corner of Redington Street [approximately 1930] shows the variety of businesses to be found. At 146 Humphrey Street is Saint Clair's Restaurant (later the site of Eatons' Drug Store), which had branches in Hyannis and Boston. At number 154 was E.E. Gray's Grocery Store at number 156, the George L. Rabinowitz import business and at number 160, Young's Dry Goods. The next building contained Jeffers & Charles, Druggist to its right was Saint John's Church."--from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996
• Swampscott American Legion

  The Swampscott American Legion was located at 380 Humphrey Street in 1922. This building had formerly housed S.J. Pettingell's Grocery Store. As of 2008, the American Legion Post 57 (Leon E. Abbott) was located at 8 Pine Street in Swampscott.--from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996 and Then & now : Swampscott, Sue Ellen Woodcock, c2002.
• Swampscott Tavern

  Exterior view of the Swampscott Tavern on Humphrey Street. The Little Red Shoe Shop, later moved to Essex Street, is visible behind the tavern. Along the building's foundation, the remains of some advertising posters, including one for the Ringling Brothers' Circus, can be seen.
• Jennie Robinson's Store

  Exterior view of Jennie Robinson's Store showing a woman [the proprietor] posing in front of the door.
• Tink Curtis' Restaurant

  View of the interior of Tink Curtis' restaurant. The tables are covered with white table cloths and the restaurant is empty of patrons.
• "A.G. Potter Wood and Paper Boxes"

  Exterior view of the A.G. Potter Wood and Paper Box company with male and female workers standing on the steps in front of the building.
• Chaisson's Boat House

  George L. Chaisson, Boat Builders, was located at 9 Elmwood Road. The company was in existence some time before 1916 and continued until 1954. An advertisement for the company stated that it was a 'practical boat builder.' George L. Chaisson made cabin cruisers, launches, skiffs, tenders, and all type of dories."--from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996.
• J.L. Caverly's Store

  Caverly's Grocery store later became the Railroad Avenue Professional Building--from Swampscott, Massachusetts : celebrating 150 years, 1852-2002, Swampscott Historical Commission, 2002.
• Young Yankee dory sailors and club officers

  Members of the Young Yankee Dory Sailors pose with officers of the Swampscott Yacht Club inside the club in this 1937 photograph. Appearing in the photo: Back row, L-R: 1. Ed Bergen, 2. Raymond Boynton, 3. King Dunwoody, 4. Frank R., 5. Barber Dunwoody, 6. Blaine Keho, Jr., 7. Forrest Mason. Seated, L-R: 1. Alan Howes, 2. Dick Hatfield, 3. Tom Rowen, 4. unknown, 5. Bill Gowell, 6. Alan Breed, 7. Charlie Coyle, 8. Oggie Keiser, 9. George White, 10. Rhet Moyes, 11. Kenneth Maree, 12. Bruce Durkee, 13. "Rags" Durkee.
• Swampscott honor roll

  Close up view of the Swampscott World War I honor roll memorial
• Sons of veterans parade float

  Five men and one boy ride in the "Sons of veterans" float--a car decorated with vines--during a local parade. The men are identified as Arthur E. Widger, Frank E. Morrison, Samuel Brandt, Mr. Keating, and Chester Glass. Photo taken by Stuart P. Ellis.
• Swampscott American Legion drill team

  Members of the Swampscott American Legion drill team pose for a group portrait
• Swampscott American Legion auxiliary

  Members of the Swampscott American Legion auxiliary pose for a group portrait
• Swampscott VFW at World War I memorial

  Members of Swampscott's VFW post pose in uniform at the World War I memorial A wreath has been laid at the site
• American Legion parade participants

  Participants in the American Legion parade of 1926 pose in costume
• Swampscott American Legion show

  The cast of the 1929 Swampscott American Legion show pose in costume for a photo. Note some cast members dressed in drag. Front Row, L-R: 1. Unknown, 2. Winnie Doty, 3 & 4 unknown, 5. Louise Linden, 6. unknown, 7. Mrs. Al Jones. Back Row, L-R: 1 & 2 unknown, 3. Stanley Flagg, 4 - 6 unknown, 7. Harold Willett, 8. Fred Linden, 9. unknown, 10. Alfred Frazier.
• Swampscott American Legion renovation

  A group of men who have gathered to renovate the Swampscott American Legion building, pose with their tools by the building
• World War I memorial with wreaths, Swampscott, Mass.

  Close up view of the Swampscott World War I memorial, a bronze plaque affixed to a large rock at the intersection of Burrill Street and Monument Avenue. The Chick and Ericson estates can be seen in the background. The memorial has been laid with wreaths.
• Man and statue

  A man wearing a medal on his suit poses for a picture behind a statue of a soldier. Flags fly on either side and, in the background, a crowd has gathered as if for a ceremony.
• Architectural drawing of proposed Soldiers' Memorial town hall : no.2

  Architectural drawing showing plans for a proposed town hall to be built as a memorial to Swampscott's soldiers
• Architectural drawing of proposed Soldiers' Memorial town hall : no. 1

  Architectural drawing showing plans for a proposed town hall to be built as a memorial to Swampscott's soldiers
• World War I cannon, Swampscott Cemetery, Swampscott, Mass.

  Close-up view of a World War I era cannon located in the veterans' plot of the Swampscott Cemetery
• Revolutionary War Memorial, Swampscott, Mass.

  Swampscott's Revolutionary War memorial, also known as the Ramsdell Memorial "... is a boulder and bronze plaque in memory of the first soldier to die at the Battle of Lexington. Abednego Ramsdell was from that part of Lynn which became Swampscott and the Memorial is near the site of his home. Built in 1929 for Commonwealth's Tercentenary.----from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996
• World War I Veterans' Plot, Swampscott Cemetery

  Close-up view of the veterans' plot within the Swampscott Cemetery
• World War I Memorial, Swampscott, Mass.

  Close up view of the Swampscott World War I memorial, a bronze plaque affixed to a large rock at the inersection of Burrill Street and Monument Avenue. The Chick and Ericson estates can be seen in the background.
• Grand Army of the Republic parading

  Members of the Grand Army of the Republic participate in a local parade. Included in the photo are Peleg Gardner, John Merritt, and William S. Earp. Photo taken by Stuart P. Ellis.
• View of Swampscott, Massachusetts from Greenwood Avenue

  View of Swampscott from Greenwood Avenue looking Southeast toward Galloupe's Point
• Benjamin Martin and son with sailboat on Blaney Beach

  Benjamin Martin and his son and an unidentified man pose with a lapstrake sailboat on Blaney beach.--from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996
• Aerial view of Swampscott, Mass. shoreline

  Aerial view looking Northeast across Swampscott from the ocean. King's Beach is on the left and Blaney Beach is on the right with Humphrey Street running alongside.
• View of Swampscott, Massachusetts from Rockland Street

  View of Swampscott looking West from Rockland Avenue (?). The spire of the Congregational Church on Blaney Street appears on the left and the spire of the Methodist Church on on Redington Street appears in the center.
• View of Swampscott, Massachusetts from Cherry Street hill

  View of Swampscott from the top of Cherry Street hill.
• Monument Square and Humphrey Street

  Monument Square was previously known as Mudge Square. The Mudge family donated the land for the erection of a Civil War monument in honor of the fourteen Swampscott men who died in the war. The monument is constructed of granite with bronze tables and trimmings. It is thirty feet high and six feet ten inches at the base. The monument was dedicated in 1883.--from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996
• Burrill Street and Monument Square

  Monument Square was previously known as Mudge Square. The Mudge family donated the land for the erection of a Civil War monument in honor of the fourteen Swampscott men who died in the war. The monument is constructed of granite with bronze tables and trimmings. It is thirty feet high and six feet ten inches at the base. The monument was dedicated in 1883.--from Images of America : Swampscott, Turino and Mathias, 1996
• View of Swampscott, Massachusetts from Greenwood Avenue

  Oldest known view of Swampscott from Greenwood Avenue looking Southeast toward Galloupe's Point.
• Intersection of Essex Street and Burrill Street

  View looking northeast along Essex Street at the intersection of Burrill Street. The streets are empty.
• Swampscott depot yard, Columbia Street

  View of the grassy yard behind the Swampscott train station, adjacent to Columbia Street, which is on the Boston-bound side of the tracks.
• Paradise Road at Norfolk Avenue, 1932

  View of a quiet residential neighborhood at the intersection of Paradise Road and Norfolk Avenue.
• Essex Street, Stetson Avenue to cemetery

  View looking northeast along Essex Street from Stetson Avenue toward the Swampscott Cemetery.
• Essex Street, Eastman Avenue to bridge

  View along Essex Street from Eastman Avenue.
• Lynn Shore Drive at Eastern Avenue, 1930

  View of Lynn Shore Drive looking east from Eastern Avenue.
• Flood of Burrill Street

  View of a flooded portion of Burrill Street at the railroad tressel, on which a train is passing by. Spectators stand on the raised sidewalk watching as one man stands on the sideboard of his automobile. Behind him, another man stands in thigh-deep water next to his partially-submerged automobile.
• Auto show, 1921

  Drivers sit in sleek, shiny cars parked side-by-side during a local car show.
• View of open road (Essex Street?)

  View down a long, straight road (Essex Street?). A man stands in the road and a woman stands to the side of the road in the distance. Railroad tracks run along the right side of the road.
• View of open road (Essex Street)

  View down a long, straight road (Essex Street?) with an automobile in the distance. Railroad tracks run along the left side of the road.
• Danvers Road bridge, view 1

  Close-up view of the Danvers Road bridge from the roadway. A large building can be seen just over the top of the fence running alongside the bridge.
• Danvers Road bridge, view 1

  Close-up view of the Danvers Road bridge and the railroad tracks that it crosses over. The base of the bridge is stone and the barrier alongside the road is made of wood.