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• 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.