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
Pictured: Jack Whipple, Pete Anderson, Dennis Dubois, George Oullette, Tommy Pierce, Johnny Riggs, Carl Burkhart, Dickie Farley, Paul Munzing, Bobby Bolduc, Dickie McAuley, Skippy Wallace, Cliff Ambrose, Ricky Fitzgerald, Eddie Young
Both of these gentlemen did a tremendous amount of service for my town of Danvers. My father, George Bolduc was extremely involved in the Danvers little league. Photo was taken some time in the summer.
My mother always wore a turquoise pantsuit. She did this so often that one year a child impersonated her in the Horribles Parade.
Pictured (L to R): Marjorie Watters Murray (my mother), Francis H. Murray (my father), Paula (me), Elizabeth (my sister)
Marjorie Watters Murray (my mother) marching in parade as selectman (second woman). She was the first woman head of selectman.
Pictured (L to R): Joe Pennimpede, Marjorie Watters Murray, Bob Francis
This photo is of my grandmother, her sisters and their parents. The Putnam family is descended from General Putnam's brother.
Mary Dempsey became the matriarch of the family. Edith Brown was supposedly an angel. She was a half-sister from the father's first wife.
Ella Carey was 4'10" and wore huge heels. She ran off at age 16 with an Irish man who helped build the Brooklyn Bridge and Empire State Building.
Sarah Putnam, never married, never kissed. She was 5'7", beautiful and loved children. She worked at Hunt Hospital.
Emiline Croft Putnam was the mother [my great grandmother]. She married at age 30 and walked to Beverly to work. John Putnam [my great grandfather] was a socialist until 1912. He was janitor at the Peabody Institute Library and credited with saving the George Peabody 10-foot oil painting when the library burned down in 1892.
Florence Putnam was a half-sister. Louise Clark ran the office at Ideal Baby Shoes when Danvers was the baby shoe capital of the world.
Eunice Hyde Putnam Watters was my grandmother. Her husband was 25 years her senior. She adopted my mother, Marjorie Watters Murray, the second woman selectman ever in Danvers. The Putnam girls could do anything!
Pictured:
(Back row) Mary Dempsey, Edith Brown, Ella Carey
(Middle row) Sarah Putnam, Emiline Croft Putnam, John Putnam, Florence Putnam
(Front row) Louise Clark, Eunice Hyde Putnam Watters
It was taken by my mother on my first day of kindergarten. I have a lot of fond memories of that place.
Location: Oak Street
Pictured: Ms. Perkins, unknown, unknown, Kathryn J. Morano, unknown
Barn destroyed by fire - it was my grandmother's farm - Mrs. Batchelder's Inn. The location is now Holten Garden Apartments.
Pictured (L to R): Janet Wells Bennett, Nippy Wells, Paula Wells, Donald Wells, Elaine Wells, Grandmother Batchelder
The award was presented by the American Legion. It is for a contribution to our veterans who serve in out military. "Kary" was the first foreign-born citizen to receive the honor.
Pictured: Kyriakos Andrinopoulos, Joseph Thompson
Entire Jewett family. Last picture taken with the family including my grandfather, Elwin Jewett.
Location: Hampstead, New Hampshire - Bailey Shores (Sunset Lake)
Pictured:
(Back Row) Doug Jewett, Bruce Jewett, Martha Swindell (my mother), Elwin Jewett (my mother's father), Paul Properzio, September Jewett, Donald Lavigne, Nick Swindell, Kim Jewett, Deborah Properzio, Ethel Jewett, Amanda Carter, Sarah Lavigne, Michael Swindell, Lucy Properzio, Rebecca Lavigne, Dog "Zoe"
Danvers High School Falcons Marching Band, 2000-2001. It was the first time they marched in the Rose Bowl Parade. They wore temporary uniforms because the band was so large that there were not enough - more were ordered for the parade.
Pictured: Rebecca Lavigne
The Swindell Family over many generations. This photo is important because it records the Swindell Family lineage.
Pictured:
(Back row) Paul Tufts, Susan (Swindell) Tufts, Michael Swindell, Kevin Swindell, Martha (Jewette, Teague) Swindell
(Row 2): David Tufts, Frank Swindell, Amanda Teague, Peter Sullivan, Sarah Teague
(Row 3): Nicholas Swindell, Priscilla Swindell, Cheryl (Swindell, Mason) Sullivan-with Jake Sullivan
(Row 4): Chrissy Mason, Linda Tufts, Corrie Mason
Three views of the building. Just a unique architectural specimen. Paul Meinerth painted from these photos as well and displayed them at the Liberty Tree Mall.
We called this "The Wing Club" and this photo shows how it was built and how it was used. Brothers built this during World War II from a barn taken down at Proctor Farm.
Across the street from my house - open space where we used to play. There was a small creek, meadow and cows. Ready to play a baseball game.
Location: Liberty Street
Pictured (L to R): Dick Stone, John Toomey, Don Rickards, Barry Ubanski, Stan Statoway, Harold Stone
Family photo taken before my family members married and moved out.
Pictured: Michael Toomey, Beth Toomey (Cope), Patricia G. (Morris) Toomey, Patricia (Tricia) M. Toomey, Shawn Toomey, John Toomey (front and center)
My maternal family in 1897 - seven children shown of twelve.
Where: Peabody Farm across from Century House Road
Family history: These people influenced the way I lived. Joseph Sylvester came to Peabody and had twelve children, mostly girls, so not many known because their names were changed. The farm was still run by Joe Sylvester until 2000. We recently had a family reunion with over 200 people.
This was the beginning of my life together with John. When it was time to buy a house, he refused to get out of the car except for Danvers. I had a wonderful life in the Danvers community and volunteered in many town activities.
Location: St. James Church, Haverhill
Pictured: Patricia Morris Toomey, John Toomey
Our family took Sunday walks here until 1980.
Location: Tapleyville, near the railroad tracks.
Pictured (L to R): Steve Hawkes, Walter Hawkes (brothers), Timothy Hawkes (Dad)
Grampy Tim's farm - path to Tapley School and Methodist Church (background). Current site of Hawkes Manor.
Pictured (L to R): Charles C. Dame, Jr., Glenn Wesley Hawkes
Beaver Brook Farm - at side gate on Summer Street - became St. John's Normal College in 1891. Stones on gate reflect the large variety of stones used in the buildings. Oldest photo at St. John's Prep.
Taken at Danvers St. John's Prep - Outside Conservatory
Notice the running board which has a pump on it that might be for putting air in the tires.
Pictured: Two brothers and two students
My daughter, Elizabeth was about five years old and loved watching Wonder Woman on TV, so she just had to put together a costume and run around fighting injustice with her magic rope and bracelet. She posed in front of the door to her 17th century house in Old Salem Village (Danvers).
Pictured: Elizabeth Trask
Main building at the State Hospital. Photo was taken in the late 1990s.
John Alzipedi of the Mass. State Film Office donated this photo to the Peabody Institute Library, Danvers
Building demolished in the 2000s. Photo taken in the late 1990s.
John Alziapedi, Mass State Film Office, donated photos to the Peabody Institute Library, Danvers.
A Sunday tradition - going to church. Couldn't wait to get home and change into play clothes.
Pictured (L to R): Fred Jordan, Matylda Jordan, Steve Jordan, Ed Jordan, Jamie Jordan
The history of my family is not forgotten. Note the style of clothes and the flowers. Photo taken in Salem during the early 1920s.
Pictured: Groom: Walter Jordan; Bride: Stella (Opolski) Jordan; Bridesmaids: Sophie Opolski, Della Chase, Groomsmen: unknown
My parents went out together and had fun socializing and dancing. They still have these clothes. Photo was taken on a Saturday night in the 1970s.
Pictured (L to R): Fred Jordan, Matylda Jordan
Popular band from Danvers. Music played on Kiss 108 and college radio. Hit song "Runta Runta."
Band played at Grovers in Beverly and at The Rat, The Channel and The Balcony in Boston. Also played in New York City. Auditioned for major record labels. Almost made "the big time."
Pictured (L to R): Rick Davis, Paul Gareri, Danny Paradis, Vini Contreas
Paul Gareri, best guitarist to come out of Danvers,
Still playing today with F-Troop at the Blues Jam at the Franco-American Club in Beverly, MA and the Torpedos playing at the Franco and other local spots. (as of 6/26/2010)
Dad, in his capacity as Danvers Selectman, was signing an important document for the town and we were "witnessing" at the dining room table.
Pictured (L to R): Susan Pelletier, Donald Pelletier, Jeffrey Pelletier
My family homestead - father lived his whole life in this house and raised a family of eight children. Mother remained in the house until 1999 after Dad died.
I made this quilt from a pattern found at the Lowell Quilt Museum. I have made hand-made quilts for each of my two sons and four nephews. They will get them as wedding presents.
Pictured: Linda Kilroy
Family members in my back yard making yearly apple cider. Every fall, my family would collect apples off our tree and make cider. Sometimes, they would make up to 20 gallons. The women were in the kitchen making apple pies.
"The Lindens" or "The Gen. Gage House"
Location: Corner of Collins and Sylvan Streets looking towards Liberty Tree Mall.
Alden W. Rider's great great grandfather, Joseph Rider owned this house in the late 1800s-early 1900s. A fine old mansion, it was taken down piece by piece about 1934 and re-erected in Washington, D.C. where it now stands (2011).
During the Revolutionary War, it served as General Gage's headquarters for a time.
A great loss to one of Danvers' great historic buildings but at least townsfolk can glimpse it in our nation's capital.
This house was built for the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Wadsworth, Pastor of the First Congregational Church in 1784. The house was erected for him on land donated to him by the parish for a parsonage after the home of Rev. Samuel Parris was regarded as no longer fit for occupancy.
Paul was a catcher for the Mets. Charlene was a drum major for the Chuting Stars Drum and Bugle Corps who were undefeated that year!
Note: Tree in rear grew to 42 feet tall and was cut down in 2009.
Neighborhood: Southwick
Pictured: Charlene Kronk, Paul Kronk
Chuck & Betty Kronk opened Kronk's Appliance Repair. Dad serviced appliances while Mom worked on the books. This was our first truck. Everyone knew Dad!
Pictured: (L to R) Betty Kronk, Paul Kronk, Charlene Kronk
Pictured (L to R): Pauline Burns, Lawrence Littlefield Meinerth
Premarriage photo. Their first home was at Lindall Hill. They moved to 5 Gould Street in 1948.
179 Locust Street was a beautiful backdrop for photos, the wild acreage of Danvers. After her dad "Si" Wells died, Aunt Doris and her husband Bill lived on at 179 Locust Street. Her son, Kevin Mulligan now resides in the family home.
Pictured: Doris Wells Mulligan
The 179 Locust Street backyard went on forever. Always lots of yard ornaments and room to play. Also lots of driveway space for Grampy's cars and trucks.
Pictured: (left to right) Elaine Wells Casavant, S. Henry Wells 3rd (Nippy), Janet Wells Bennett
"Si" Wells and sons Henry, Jr. and Arthur owned and operated Danvers Auto Body and Wells Car Sales on School Street, Danvers. The family moved here from Salem about 1940.
This is Savario Henry Wells Sr. ("Si") in approximately 1944. He is driving a Detroit Electric Car built originally in 1911. He is in a parade celebrating Danvers' 250th birthday.
He and S. Henry Wells Jr. obtained it during WWII on a Knights of Columbus aluminum collection drive from a man's garage in Danvers, MA. They put $25.00 into the AL kitty and took two weeks to get the car out of a garage from Oak Knoll. Oak Knoll was the John Greenleaf Whittier Estate (now Oak Knoll Drive in Danvers, up by St. John's Prep).
The car was inoperable. They took two months to rebuild it together. It had defunct batteries, thus they borrowed batteries from the A.C. Lawrence Leather Company. The front sea swiveled to go forward or reverse; there were no gears of such.
The car was donated to an auto museum by Si; of which he learned during his wintering in Floria. It believed to be near Miami.
This photograph has been shared with us via Richard Young; the grandson of Si Wells and son of Si's daughter: Alice Wells Young.
Pictured: S. Henry Wells, Sr. "Si"