It’s a new morning and a new council. Thanks Donna for the picture.
Shore Road at 6:45- Pic From Donna Ardizzone, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Shore Road at 6:45- Pic From Donna Ardizzone
Tag: Magnolia
Where Zat? Winner!
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Pam is this week’s winner by identifying the location as Westie’s Pond in Magnolia. We all skated and fished on this pond on Lake Rd.
Anyone have any great memories about Westie’s?
Congrats, Pam! Come to the Block Party Saturday night and get your t-shirt!
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Eerie night shot on Shore Rd. Magnolia
I took this quite a while ago. I think it was with film. There’s a boat light off in the distance. –Sharon
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Magnolia:A Brief History-Presentation Thurs.
Lisa Peek Ramos will be doing a power point presentation of her book Magnolia:A Brief History and Magnolia’s history in general. If you presently live in Magnolia or have in the past, this book is a must-have.
She and her grandmother, Fran Hines (who was maid of honor at my parents’ wedding 61 years ago), collaborated on this project. Magnolia’s history is fascinating! Check it out Thursday night at the Sawyer Free Library!
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Union Congregational Church
This week’s Where’s Zat? photo was identified by Janet Dunsky, who lives in Magnolia and attended this church for years. The sign says “Established 1887”.
I found this old photo on the Internet, dated 1920’s or 1930’s.
Jan wins a $20 gift certificate from Gloucester Music. Congratulations! And thanks to Susan Emerson for the prize donation.
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Where Zat? Winner!
Janet was the first one to identify the Union Congregational Church in Magnolia. And then Dean got it. Good eye! I’ll post the full photo later today! Congrats Jan!
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From Magnolia Beach From Donna Ardizzone- It Doesn’t Suck
Thanks Donna for submitting this pic. I’m bringing back the “It Doesn’t Suck” series in your honor!
From Magnolia Beach From Donna Ardizzone- It Doesn’t Suck, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Magnolia Pier From Donna Ardizzone
Donna sent me three beautiful pictures, here’s the first one.
Magnolia Pier From Donna Ardizzone, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Old Time Magnolia
Lisa (Peek) Ramos, in her recently published book, Magnolia, A Brief History, writes about the history of this incredible structure. I remember the night that it burned down in 1958. My dad was a fireman. My grandmother, a fireman’s wife, was a “Sparky”, a spectator at every fire.
We lived on Magnolia Ave. The fire was huge. All that was left was the chimney and one cottage. If you get a chance, get the book. Magnolia’s past is fascinating. —Sharon
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Old Time Magnolia
My Dad had all these old postcards from Magnolia. A friend scanned them, and I have the slides. I would guess this was during the late 1800’s. The original postcards are on display at the Magnolia Library Center.
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For Shawn Cromwell-
When we were kids, we walked every day to the beach. The end toward the landing was the city-owned public beach. You had to walk through a ton of seaweed to get to clear water. Still the same now. When I put my kayak in now, the memories of “Stinky Beach” come right back! —Sharon
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Under the Pier
I took this with a disposable camera a few years ago. I can’t swim so I stay pretty close to the shore. Anthony Scola threw me a lobster one time I was out there. Had to stare a his beady little eyes all the way back to the beach. Uh, the lobster’s, not Anthony’s! —Sharon
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Beautiful Industry- Lobster Gear
On the rocks by the pier in Magnolia
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Magnolia photo from this week’s Where Zat winner
Shawn Cromwell lived in Magnolia for 5 years. He lobstered and fished here and now lives in Arizona. Kettle Island sure looks cold! —Sharon
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Where Zat Answer
Since Shawn Cromwell (Congratulations!) identified this week’s Where Zat? so quickly, I may as well show you the whole photo. Here’s where I hung out during my kid years, smashing periwinkles with rocks for bait to catch cunners with drop lines off the float. I remember my cousin Dickie caught a sculpin one time. Scared the crap out of all us girls!
Notice that the boards at the end of the pier are missing. Each year the city guys put the boards up and shortly after, the boards are gone. Kids need to get a running start to jump. And how can you ride your bike off the end unless you have a clear path? I’m sure 75 years ago my dad did the same thing. Life as a kid in Magnolia…there ‘s nothing better! —–Sharon
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My grandmother worked here in the early 1900’s!
- Lexington Avenue in Magnolia
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 