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Local historian Mary Cassidy discusses Swampscott’s New Ocean House, a nationally known resort that boasted such visitors as US Presidents, A-list actors, and popular singers of the day. View full…[More]
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Swampscott’s Gilded Age is brought to life in this discussion with Historian Mary Cassidy. Mary highlights the Era of the Summer Estates as she discusses the homes and lives of the wealthy Boston…[More]
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Lou Gallo, our unofficial Town Historian, discusses Swampscott’s Fish House and our early fishing industry. We learn why the Fish House was built and what is unique about it. And did you know that…[More]
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Swampscott Historical Society President Molly Conner shares some of the history of the Humphrey House, which dates back to 1637 and was built by Sir John Humphrey, Deputy Governor of the Massachusetts…[More]
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Long time Swampscott Historic Commission member Sylvia Belkin shares her knowledge of one of Swampscott’s most illustrious residents, Elihu Thomson, who was a co-founder of the General Electric…
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Deb Bogardus tells listeners about Andrews Chapel, a beautiful little non-denominational chapel located in the Swampscott Cemetery. Built in honor of a former town Selectman, the chapel had fallen…[More]
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The original Swampscott Town Hall was built in 1860 for a total of $4,381.43 including the land. It was located at Burrill Street -- the site of the present day fire station. The first town meeting…[More]
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The original Swampscott Town Hall was built in 1860 for a total of $4,381.43 including the land. It was located at Burrill Street -- the site of the present day fire station. The first town meeting…[More]
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The original Swampscott Town Hall was built in 1860 for a total of $4,381.43 including the land. It was located at Burrill Street -- the site of the present day fire station. The first town meeting…[More]
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The original Swampscott Town Hall was built in 1860 for a total of $4,381.43 including the land. It was located at Burrill Street -- the site of the present day fire station. The first town meeting…[More]
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The original Swampscott Town Hall was built in 1860 for a total of $4,381.43 including the land. It was located at Burrill Street -- the site of the present day fire station. The first town meeting…[More]
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The original Swampscott Town Hall was built in 1860 for a total of $4,381.43 including the land. It was located at Burrill Street -- the site of the present day fire station. The first town meeting…[More]
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The Sunbeam Inn operated from the 1920's until 1955. It consisted of the main building, which housed a dining room and dance floor, a vegetable stand, a barn and greenhouse, and Gerould's Ice Cream…[More]
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The Sunbeam Inn operated from the 1920's until 1955. It consisted of the main building, which housed a dining room and dance floor, a vegetable stand, a barn and greenhouse, and Gerould's Ice Cream…[More]
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The Sunbeam Inn operated from the 1920's until 1955. It consisted of the main building, which housed a dining room and dance floor, a vegetable stand, a barn and greenhouse, and Gerould's Ice Cream…[More]
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The Sunbeam Inn operated from the 1920's until 1955. It consisted of the main building, which housed a dining room and dance floor, a vegetable stand, a barn and greenhouse, and Gerould's Ice Cream…[More]