Babson Reservoir, 1930

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Here is early construction of the Babson Reservoir 1930). It's still the main source of water for the City of Gloucester, along with Goose Cove (1963). The Babson family gave the reservoir to the City in return for keeping it a natural park.
Here is early construction of the Babson Reservoir (1930). It’s still the main source of water for the City of Gloucester, along with Goose Cove (1963). The Babson family gave the reservoir to the City in return for keeping it a natural park.
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Published by Fredrik Bodin

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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  2. Looks like quite a deal all the way around and a I remember the stone bridge (127) that went over by goose cove – lobster cove outlet – going into gloucester drove this going to beeman school or the bus going into town and walked many a time.

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