Then and NOW – Fort Point (circa 1954)

 

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  1. This is a picture of the Randazza’s house where the Doucette’s lived as well, and the playground before it was made one.. My Grandfather Dutchie Vegliano lived in the white house on the right. My Mother, as a kid, told me she remembered the playground spot was a barn with animals. I lived in grandpa’s house young married in the 60’s and when it was foggy I used to go to the end of the playground and talk to smaller boats coming in the harbor to tell them they were headed on the rocks at the playground. Some kids once piled oil drums eight high and set them on fire, What a show with the police chasing the kids across the beach and the fire department too afraid to go near the missle drums. All the drums missed any houses but it was quite a show. Mr Olson used to stroll by with his cup of coffee or whatever every summer evening and enjoy the folks and the view. He was a curiousity and a view to watch as he was so tall bearded and heavy set. It was a happening place, never boring. Once in a while a large vessel would be grounded on Pavillion beach and create a stir. Someday they will build an expensive Hotel on that spot if nature doesn’t claim it first. Frances Ragusa Bouchie once upon a time resident who grew up in the Fort at Commercial St and the daughter of Bill Ragusa,, Capt of the Frances R.

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  2. Yes, before the playground was built. The house is where Billy Doucette lived. His grandparents, (Randazzas?) Owned it. The structure in the front is a pump house for Cape Ann Fisheries. The curving street is Fort Square, a one way circle hitting Commercial Street.

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