In view of Rocky Neck going into the winter mode, I thought I’d post a few photos this week. This is “The Little Theater and Community Drama School (CDS) and the Boston School of Public Speaking” on Rocky Neck. It was run by Ms. Cunningham.
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Fred Bodin is a photographer who owns a gallery on Main Street in downtown Gloucester, MA. The gallery features Fred's land and seascapes, as well as historic images printed from the old negatives.
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interesting – can you tell us what is in these buildings today? I’m trying to place them … . thx.
Well… The little house on the left side of the picture had an address of 88 Rocky Neck Ave. I know… I grew up in that house in the early 60’s. Both the house and the theatre were there in 63-64. We moved to Florida in 65 and I think the theatre came down around that time. Both buildings were owned by the Rocky Neck Yacht & Vessel Corp ( the railways) at that time. My dad, Capt. Wilbur Fraser, was the night watchman and we lived on the property. If you were looking towards the railways from Harbor Loop, you can see a newer home with a porthole in it, just behind the railways. That is where the old house stood. My father had put the porthole in the old house and they had recycled it into the new house that sits onthismsite today. As a kid you just couldn’t ask for a better backyard than the railways. That’s for the memory Fred.
Thanks Tim, you have it nailed down. Now this history will be preserved on the internet. Your daughter (I believe) came into my gallery last week, asking to see this photo. She said the house is significant in your family history (growing up and living there). I also have hung the work of her mother in the gallery for a few special events. Manchester? Anyhow, good to hear from you.
Not sure is anyone will get this so long after the post. I have been trying to identify a pen and ink drawing of this theatre by Jack Manley Rose. It is undated, but he was an illustrator in the 20’s- 40’s who lived in my town( Summit NJ) and was known for a book he wrote with his wife on Williamsburg. Evidently they also wrote a book together called “Northeast of Boston”. Perhaps it comes from there. If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated and I can send you a jpg of the picture.
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interesting – can you tell us what is in these buildings today? I’m trying to place them … . thx.
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I know the Little Theater was on Rocky Neck Avenue, and on the Smith Cove side. EJ is going to check into it for us. Any Rocky Neckers know?
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The Little Theater was located adjacent to the West side of the lumber storage building of Jack Chismons Marine Railways.
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It reminds me of what is currently Sibley’s wharf but I’m not sure.
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Well… The little house on the left side of the picture had an address of 88 Rocky Neck Ave. I know… I grew up in that house in the early 60’s. Both the house and the theatre were there in 63-64. We moved to Florida in 65 and I think the theatre came down around that time. Both buildings were owned by the Rocky Neck Yacht & Vessel Corp ( the railways) at that time. My dad, Capt. Wilbur Fraser, was the night watchman and we lived on the property. If you were looking towards the railways from Harbor Loop, you can see a newer home with a porthole in it, just behind the railways. That is where the old house stood. My father had put the porthole in the old house and they had recycled it into the new house that sits onthismsite today. As a kid you just couldn’t ask for a better backyard than the railways. That’s for the memory Fred.
Little Tommy Fraser
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Thanks Tim, you have it nailed down. Now this history will be preserved on the internet. Your daughter (I believe) came into my gallery last week, asking to see this photo. She said the house is significant in your family history (growing up and living there). I also have hung the work of her mother in the gallery for a few special events. Manchester? Anyhow, good to hear from you.
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Fred -Tommy,
Excellent posts and walk back it’s alway refreshing to look back where you left tracks on your journey! 🙂
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Yes Dave, I’m all about history, as you know.
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And I am loving every mintute of it Fred (Spirit and wisdom keeper YOU)!
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You read the book “The Keeper,” right Dave?
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Not sure is anyone will get this so long after the post. I have been trying to identify a pen and ink drawing of this theatre by Jack Manley Rose. It is undated, but he was an illustrator in the 20’s- 40’s who lived in my town( Summit NJ) and was known for a book he wrote with his wife on Williamsburg. Evidently they also wrote a book together called “Northeast of Boston”. Perhaps it comes from there. If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated and I can send you a jpg of the picture.
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