I think Women’s History Month is a cool month. That said, I am a little biased given that I am, in fact, a women. Conflicts of interest aside, I do believe that women’s history – the stories, contributions, and achievements of women – should be studied and presented the same as anyone else’s history. But there is one thing that gets in the way of that: methods of … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: Hannah Ireson House
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Back in time to March 19, 1985
While Marblehead's Got Talent has only been put on by the Marblehead Rotary for 16 years, the town has certainly still had talent long before that tradition got started. In honor of the MGT finals taking place next week in Beverly, this week's back in time takes a look at three Marblehead High School students who were recognized for their musical talents. A photo from an … [Read more...] about Back in time to March 19, 1985
Historic Building of the Week: Stacey Tenant House
If you are thinking of enclaves of Irish immigrants in Massachusetts, you may think of South Boston before you think of Marblehead. The Stacey Tenent House is one reason why you might want to reconsider. In 1852, shoe manufacturer Joseph R. Bassett and state legislator William Fabens planned development in the Shipyard neighborhood, according to a document from the … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: Stacey Tenant House
Historic Building of the Week: Pedrick Store House
“Codfish aristocracy.” As much as I would like to take the credit for coming up with this intriguing phrase, I must attribute it to historian Robert Booth Jr. What it refers to is the booming fishing industry that burst in the mid-1700s in Marblehead, furnishing those involved — and the town at large — with wealth. One family that benefited from the boom was the Pedrick … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: Pedrick Store House
Back in time to June 27, 1973
"The Lure of Marblehead” continues to age well more than 50 years later, as the book’s proclamation of Marblehead’s beauty rings true in the form of a recent recognition. With my colleague Ryan Vermette’s report of NewEngland.com naming Marblehead as the top coastal town in New England, now may be a better time than ever to get a copy of Virginia Gamage and Priscilla Lord’s … [Read more...] about Back in time to June 27, 1973