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Catalog Number/Object ID |
2015-049-00177 |
Object Name |
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Title |
"Celebrations - 300th Anniversary" |
Caption of Image |
Navy News Release |
Scope & Content/Description |
Marblehead Historical Commission file labeled "Celebrations - 300th Anniversary" containing: A. Navy News Release dated Aug. 24, 1949 stating the USS Rochester to hold open house at Marblehead during Tercentenary Observance and lists other activities arranged for both Marbleheaders and crew. B. Newspaper article about Great Tercentenary at Marblehead with photo of Firemen's Memorial to be dedicated. C. Newspaper photos of decorations looking toward the Old Town House, Schooner Hannah Plaque and Frank Broughton decendant of Hannah commander. D. Newspaper article, dated Nov. 15, about St. Michael's church with photo of pulpit. E. Newspaper article, dated Sept. 27, about St. Michael's church with photoof chanderier and organ. F. Newspaper article, dated Sept. 29, about building of Atlantic Avenue with photo of Marblehead looking toward Atlantic Ave. from Roundy's Hill. Newspaper article, dated Oct. 17, about Tucker's Wharf with photo of Marblehead Transportation Co. and the New Foubtain Inn. G. Newspaper article, dated Aug. 16, about Fountain Park, Gift of the Late James J. H. Gregory with photo of the park. H. Newspaper article, dated Aug. 27, about the Hooper Mansion with a photo. I. Newspaper article, dated Aug. 14, about Elbridge Gerry and his house on Washington Street with a photo of the house. Includes photo's of the Col. William B. Lee house, Trevett house and St. Michael's Church on back. J. Newspaper article, dated Aug. 28, about Commodore Samuel Tucker and his house on Prospect Street with a photo of the house. K. Newspaper article, dated Sept. 21, about fight to save St. Michael's Church with photo of the interior. L. Newspaper article, dated Aug. 23, about Marblehead's most famous building, the Old Town House with photo. M. Newspaper acticle about the British Cruiser Capetown and the U.S. Cruiser Marblehead with a photo of the two ships off Fort Sewall. An article, dated Aug. 12, about preperations for Marblehead's terecentenary. N. Newspaper article, dated Aug. 26, about Washington, Monroe and Lafayette calls to the Lee Mansion with photo of the mansion. O. Newsaper article, dated Aug. 27, about Abbot Hall the gift of a Marblehead Native. P. Newspaper article, dated Aug. 27, about the U.S. Cruiser Marblehead, the British Cruiser Capetown and the 102d Field Artillery with photo of the cruiser Marblehead, an article, dated Aug. 30, about the Tercentenary fireworks, harbor illumination and parade and an artile, dated Sept. 3, about the Tercentenary parade. Q. Newspaper article, dated Feb. 5, titled "Washington went out of his way to visit Marblehead with photos of the banquet room and exterior of the Lee Mansion. R. Newspaper article, dated Aug. 29, titled "Not size, Spirit, made Marblehead a place in history says Gerry, article, dated Aug. 26, titled "Marblehead Matters, Senator Gerry speaks tonight and article, dated Aug. 30, titled Pedrick Homesteads former owner noted patriot in old days. S. Newspaper article with photos of the Parson Barnard house on Franklin street, Brig. General John Glover house in Glover Square and the Dixey house on Circle street |
Subjects |
Marblehead Historical Commission |
Catalog date |
2015-09-08 |
Search Terms |
Celebrations 300th Anniversary |
Lexicon category |
8: Communication Artifact |
Lexicon sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |
Collection |
Marblehead Historical Commission |
Condition |
Good |