My View of Life on the Dock
Post Cards of Gloucester in early 1900’s from a friend’s Private Collection. The collection is a treasure of over 600 post cards ranging from 1905 – 1960’s. I am capturing them electronically (scanning) to preserve the images.
I selected a few that you might enjoy.
Finishing the Job
An Urban Renewal History – Gregor Gibson
On-going transition of Downtown Gloucester & Review of
Neighborhood Meeting & Focus Groups – MaryJohn Boylan
Vision / Possibilities / Dreams – Mac Bell
Hot-mulled apple cider & free tours at the BirdEye Factory after.
CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW VIDEOS INSIDE AND ON TOP OF THE BIRDSEYE BUILDING WITH MAC
Here we are in the stairwell of the Birdseye Building Tower with Mac. Coming at 8AM we open the door at the top of the stairwell and take some video up on the roof. In the rain, and wind, lol.
Inside The Birdseye Building Tower With Mac Bell, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Yesterday I had a lengthy conversation and tour of the Birdseye Building with Mac Bell- the man with the vision and sense enough to encourage community participation in the planning process for the site. The first of a six part video series of interviews with Mac will be posted at 8AM.
Inside Mac Bell’s Office, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Ron Shows Us Old Photos From Gloucester’s Fishing Glory Times
click the picture to view-
Dogtown is an area in central Gloucester of about five square miles, or 3600 acres, stretching from the Riverdale section of the city, north of Route 128, into Rockport, and including the Goose Cove and the Babson Reservoirs.
Click here to read more about the history and legends of this ghost town.
And here to read about Gloucester’s folklore, superstitions, and legends. Note: This article was published by Proctor Brothers Publishing Company which was located where Passports is today.
BIRD CALLS PUNCTUATE THE AIR WHILE THE HUM OF A bee provides a soothing song. Only the train whistle permeates the serenity of Ravenswood Park, much the way it must have done for the “Hermit of Gloucester” a century ago. Mason Walton — the Hermit — hardly needed the distant reminder of another world. The world came to him……
Click here for the interesting story of Mason Walton
Hi GMG Folks!
When I met Joey last fall, I knew his energy and passion would be contagious. And it was! I’m thrilled to be a guest author here! As a native and lifelong Gloucester resident, I welcome the opportunity to share experiences, memories, and dreams for our city.
A little about me-
In my grandparents’ house in Magnolia, I was brought up by my parents, Fran and Ed “Pee Wee” Lowe (Gloucester Fire Dept.) with my sister, Pat and my brother, Kevin, and tons of neighborhood kids. We all went through the public schools and did the things kids did back in the late 50’s and 60’s. For better or worse!
I had my 2 kids early and went to college late, graduating from Boston State with a degree in psychology. From there I worked at several child care centers, and finally became the owner/director of the Blynman Schoolhouse housed in the antique “Little Red Schoolhouse” in Magnolia until it closed in 2007.
I love kids (with 4 grandchildren, I have no choice!), teaching, photography, music, Gloucester past and present, brainstorming ideas, looking at possibilities, and meeting new people to share all this with! As well as being here at Good Morning Gloucester, I have a photography site (including 2008 Fiesta photos) and a blog for Cape Ann families.
Please stop by and say “Hello”, offer suggestions, and share your own experiences!
Best regards,
Sharon Lowe
Good Morning Gloucester 