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Collection: Swampscott Buildings

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"A.G. Potter Wood and Paper Boxes" Date: 1900? Description: 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. Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings	"Disciples" Church, Burrill Street, Swampscott, Mass. Date: 1890 Description: 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… Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings
"Shorty" Shaw house Date: 1940? Description: View of "Shorty" Shaw's home at the rear of Jack's Spa on Humphrey Street. This location is now the site of the Chaisson's Cove Condominiums. Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings	"Top-o'-the Bluff", Mrs. Gustavo Preston Date: 1900? Description: Distant exterior view of the "Top-o'-the Bluff" on Outlook Road Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings
A. E. Little residence : 1 Date: 1939? Description: 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. Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings	A. E. Little residence : 2 Date: 1939? Description: 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. Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings
Andrews Memorial Chapel, Swampscott, Mass. Date: 1930? Description: 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…[More] Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings	Andrews Memorial Chapel, Swampscott, Mass. Date: 1930? Description: 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…[More] Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings
Andrews Memorial Chapel, Swampscott, Mass. Date: 1930? Description: 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…[More] Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings	Andrews Memorial Chapel, Swampscott, Mass. Date: 1930? Description: 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…[More] Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings
Black Will's Cliff and Lincoln House Date: 1900? Description: 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. Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings	Blaney House, Humphrey Street Date: 1903 Description: Front exterior view of the Blaney House on Humphrey Street.;The Blaney House was built in 1641 by Capt. Ralph King and later sold to the Blaney Family. The site is now used for commercial purposes. Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings
Burrill House Date: 1924 Description: View from the side of the Burrill House on Burrill Street at Essex Street. Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings	C.H. Martin's Fish Market Date: 1945? Description: "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…[More] Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings
Calvin Tucker Store Date: 1900? Description: "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,… Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings	Chaisson's Boat House Date: 1910 Description: 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…[More] Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings
Clarke School, 1915 Date: 1915 Description: Photograph of the Clarke Elementary School in Swampscott, Mass. Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings	Cliff House Date: 1900 Description: 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. Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings
Collins House Date: 1937 Description: View looking up the walkway toward the front of the Collins house, as stately home, on Rock Avenue. Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings	Congregational and Methodist Churches on Blaney Street, Swampscott, Mass. Date: 1890 Description: View along unpaved Blaney Street, looking [direction] with churches on either side. Library: Swampscott Public Library Collection: Swampscott Buildings