A few weeks ago I received a wonderful gift from Terry Hutchinson of Freeport, Maine. It was a collection of post cards from 1909 to the mid-twenties of Gloucester and vicinity – mostly Annisquam. Terry grew up in the Riverdale section of town and is an avid reader of GMG.
I think Terry’s gift should be shared, so I will post the cards (funny how that has a different meaning now) along with current views of the same scene.
The first is identified as “Town Landing, Gloucester” and I’m pretty sure it’s Harbor Cove. Let me know if you disagree.
THEN
NOW
Alicia
blackswanbeth
Joanne
Paul F. Frontiero Jr.
Joey C
Marty Luster
Craig Kimberley
David B. Cox
Donna Ardizzoni
Ed Collard
E.J.
Sharon
Vickie & Peter
Kim Smith
Fr Matthew Green
patrickr
Paul Morrison & RD
Manuel F. Simoes
S.D. Kelly
Thom Falzarano
That’s a great one. Love the old postcards of the harbor, etc. I look forward to others
What a wonderful treasure you have! Keep sharing!
Yes Marty, I believe you’re right – it’s Harbor Cove. If your photo was a little wider and more to the left, showing some buildings there, I’d be 100% convinced. I hope you’ll still post your regular evocative b/w photos too. I think they’re the best!
Thanks for your effort letting us see them!
Viewing old postcards is wonderful, I have thoroughly enjoyed them. Discovering an old playmate from childhood is even better……if this is Terry Hutchinson from Thurston Point, please connect us. I have not seen her in 40 years. Thank you.
Yes, it is the view from St Peter’s Park, aka the Town Landing. The building on the left in the background is the old Atlantic Halibut Company where the Coast Guard Station is today.
Is that the paint factory in the backgroun? Love these old photos!