Who was Blynman?

Posted on February 23, 2009 by
Blynman Schoolhouse

Blynman Schoolhouse

The Blynman Bridge and the Blynman School were named for Rev. Richard Blynman, the first minister of the town. The History of the Town of Gloucester, written by John James Babson in 1860, has the interesting background of the bridge and Cape Ann in general. I’m going back to read more.

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4 Responses to Who was Blynman?

  1. Joey says:
    February 23, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Where is the Blynman Schoolhouse?

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  2. flappinglikeahaddock says:
    February 23, 2009 at 9:30 am

    It’s in Magnolia on Magnolia Ave. That building has an interesting history as well. I’m not sure why they named it after a minister, but I’m looking into it.

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  3. Pam says:
    February 23, 2009 at 10:53 am

    I believe they used to hold services there…it may have been the first chapel in Magnolia.

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  4. flappinglikeahaddock says:
    February 23, 2009 at 11:47 am

    Hey Pam-
    I can’t find my copy of Lisa’s book. There’s info in there about the school. Do you have the book handy? –Sharon

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