Author: Manuel F. Simoes

Enjoying Life in Gloucester Mass

Then and Now – Good Harbor Beach Area (1889–1900)

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The first photo is around the 1900’s, the second old photo is from 1889.  The photos appear to have been taken from what is now Bass Rock Golf Course.

Note that at that time there was two bridges crossing the creek, only one is visible in each photograph.  The Sherman Cottage had open decks all around.

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THEN and NOW – Wonson Wharf

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The building is no longer there; howver I tried to capture on other photos the proximity, many thanks to Larry from L. A. Dahlmer Studio, who provide some additional photos and help researching the Fish Building.

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Then and Now – Eastern Point

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This photo is pre 1933, because the structure at the right, doe not appear to be the Bell that was there from 1933-1969. 

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THEN and NOW–Willows Rest Area

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The Stone Marker on the left still exists on the corner of Washington and VineStreet.

Click here to Also check out  Posting by EJ

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Paint Factory

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With CEO of Ocean Alliance Iain Kerr, Mayor Carolyn Kirk, State Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, State Senator Bruce Tarr, and many Ocean Alliance Volunteers.

To listen to Iain’s presentation link to     IAIN Speaks

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THEN and NOW – Atlantic and Harbor Road

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I wish I could have climbed up on someones roof to get the NOW photo.

See Fred’s comments and Link to Thorwald Hotel.

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A Portuguese Promise “Uma Promessa” For Innocence

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IMG_2294A Promise to God.

Manuel and Maria DaSilva, made  a promise “uma promessa” for the innocence of children. They passed out sweet bread to all the parents with children under a certain age, after mass at Our Lady of Good Voyage.

The Portuguese Promise “Promessa”, is a tradition, I recall my mother making many, sometimes without any explanation, it was usually an act of charity.

 

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D.E.S .– Feast of the Holy Spirit Celebration

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State Senator Bruce Tarr is an honored guest of the new Emperor  Mr. and Mrs. Jose Dias Ferreira.  A High Mass celebrated  at Our Lady of Good Voyage, with Father Alves, followed by a Portuguese traditional meal “Sopas do Espirito Santo” at the DES Portuguese Club.  This is a seven hundred year old Portuguese tradition, carried on primarily by the Azorean Communities all over the world.

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This post is dedicated to my parents Anibal and Adelina Simoes and my proud Azorean heritage.

Curry Lamb – Favorite Meals (One of Many)

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Indian – Curry Sauce with Lamb over Rice with multiple condiments (Red Peppers, Bacon Bits, Red Onions, Crushed Nuts, Boil Egg White, Chutney, and Boil Egg Yellows)

Would love to hear about some of Sista Felcica’s Lamb Recipes.

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The Man Behind the Claw

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Another mutant lobster, lands at Capt. Joe’s.  The man behind the claw is sometimes the man behind the camera.

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