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Collection: Wakefield Postcards

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Colonial Hilton Inn Creator: Sommerfeld Win. Description: "Colonial Hilton Inn, Exit 31 and 32, Rte. 128, Wakefield, Massachusetts, Tel.: 617-245-9300. New England's most spectacular motor inn featuring 180 luxurious rooms and suites. Year 'round glass… Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards	Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield, Mass., Children's Room Date: [1920-1929?] Description: Postcard shows the children's room, or south reading room, of the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library after opening in 1922. Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards
Clipper Cove light house Date: [1950-1959?] Description: "Ahoy! Light housekeeping is fun at Clipper Cove in Pleasure Island" -- from front of postcard Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards	Hawkes Point light house at Pleasure Island Date: [1950-1959?] Description: "Dramatic memories of the men who went down to the sea in ships are recalled by the light house in Clipper Cove, at Pleasure Island, in Wakefield, Mass. The seaman's guide is a focal point in the… Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards
Entrance to fun at Pleasure Island Date: [1950-1959?] Description: "View from the front gate of Pleasure Island, in Wakefield, Mass., shows the Plaza in which thousands of talented free entertainers appear annually. Beyond the Plaza is the main street of Clipper… Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards	Exciting pirate ride at Pleasure Island Date: [1950-1959?] Description: "Pirates in costume welcome visitors in the authentic thatched-topped boats that sail regularly for Pirate's Cove at Pleasure Island in Wakefield, Mass., on Route 128, Exit 21A, just outside Boston.…[More] Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards
Colonial settlers at Pleasure Island Date: [1950-1959?] Description: "A boy and girl of colonial days stand along Clipper cove, the main street in charming Pleasure Island, the $4,000,000 family fun center in Wakefield, Mass., on Route 128, Exit 21A. The street is an…[More] Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards	Fording the stream at Pleasure Island Date: [1950-1959?] Description: "The Goldpan Gulch Stage Coach line in Pleasure Island, big new family recreation center in Wakefield, Mass., takes guests thru typical western badlands and splashes through broad streams, on the run…[More] Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards
Authentic country store at Pleasure Island Date: [1950-1959?] Description: "Breck's old country store charms thousands of visitors yearly-with its incredible collection of merchandise from an age long lost. Even a cracker barrel and checker board are available to youngsters.…[More] Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards	Gold Pan Gulch at Pleasure Island Date: [1950-1959?] Description: "A rustic section at Pleasure Island traces the western movement of early New Englanders. Gun fights are frequent. Stage coaches, covered wagons, buckboards, surreys and a live steam railroad carry…[More] Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards
Entrance to range, Wakefield, Mass. Date: [1905] Description: Postcard shows the entrance to Camp Plunkett, home of the Bay State Rifle Association. The Camp was purchased from them in 1926 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the name changed to Camp… Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards	Bay State M.R.A. Range, Wakefield, Mass. Date: [1905] Description: Postcard shows Camp Plunkett, home of the Bay State Rifle Association. The Camp was purchased from them in 1926 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the name changed to Camp Curtis Guild. It is…[More] Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield, Mass. Date: ca. 1928 Description: Postcard shows the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library after opening in 1922. Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards	Wakefield Common overlooking Lake Quannpowitt, Wakefield, Mass. Description: Postcard shows Wakefield Common and the bandstand looking north from Church Street toward Lake Quannapowitt. Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards
Congregational Church, Wakefield, Mass. Date: ca. 1921 Description: Postcard shows the Congregational Church on the west side of Wakefield Common. The granite church is the fifth church on the site, and was dedicated on February 1, 1912. Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards	St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Albion Street, Wakefield, Mass. Description: Postcard shows St. Joseph's Church at the corner of Albion and Tuttle Streets. The building was destroyed by fire on March 24, 1977. Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards
First Baptist Church, Main Street, Wakefield, Mass. Description: Postcard shows the First Baptist Church on Main Street. The Church is the third building on the site, and was dedicated on December 11, 1872. Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards	Wakefield National Bank, Wakefield, Mass. Description: Postcard shows the Wakefield National Bank building, at the corner of Main and Chestnut Streets. The location is now occupied by the Wakefield Savings Bank. Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards
Lord Wakefield Motor Hotel Date: ca. 1970 Description: "Lord Wakefield Motor Hotel, At Exit 35, Route 128, Wakefield, Mass., Tel. 617-245-6100. Colonial decorated lakeview dining room, coffee shop, and new Cypress Cove cocktail lounge augment the 92 fully…[More] Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards	St. Florence's Roman Catholic Church, Butler Avenue, Wakefield, Mass. Description: Postcard shows St. Florence's Church on Butler Avenue. The building was completed in 1960. Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Collection: Wakefield Postcards