Every head needs a neck to support it – even Marblehead. Marblehead Neck was not always the highly-desirable spot it is today. It long sat relatively empty, with few, if any, permanent settlements … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: Marblehead Neck
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Historic Building of the Week: 9 Andrews Lane
Nowadays, when you hear someone say “iced out,” that means that someone is wearing a lot of diamonds, exuding luxury. But for John Josiah Bright, he was “iced out” with another sort of luxury. John … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: 9 Andrews Lane
Historic Building of the Week: Hannah Ireson House
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, … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: Hannah Ireson House
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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: Pedrick Store House