Tag Archives: Fred Bodin

Joey! The Real Santa!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

Fred Bodin writes- Tonight Santa visited my gallery. Guests (L-R) Singer Annette Dion, Janet Crary (checking to make sure Santa’s beard is real), Saint Nick himself, and gallery artist Laureen Maher (she just loves Santa). We were jammed tonight, as … Continue reading →

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Trick-or-Treat on Main Street From Fred Bodin at Bodin Historic Photo!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

I always have Halloween treats in the gallery for the little trick-or-treaters and their parents, who are often my customers. Older spooks and goblins come in later, and the Main Street dinner crowd arrives in the evening, when I might … Continue reading →

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Video Turbine Tower Section Being Road Hauled Out Of Cruiseport From Fred Bodin

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

A large conical tower section is hauled out or Cruiseport Gloucester (MA) for erection in Blackburn Industrial Park.

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Turbine Offloading From The Barge Complete- Pic From Fred Bodin

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

Fred writes- One of the three wind turbine blades is lowered down onto the parking lot at Cruiseport Gloucester. By the time I finished my dinner at the Seaport Grill, they had all been moved and the Chem Caribe was … Continue reading →

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The Naked Blades From Fred Bodin

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

At Cruiseport Gloucester, almost everything is off the barge, except for three 160 foot long wind turbine blades. In the foreground are conical tower sections. The blades will be offloaded later today or tomorrow. Trucking them up to Blackburn Industrial … Continue reading →

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Wind Turbine — Land Delivery Description and Photos From Fred Bodin

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Fred writes- Getting ready behind the Cruiseport. I’ve learned that offloading a mega cargo like this takes a long, long time. The cylinder is part of the turbine tower, and it is made of steel.   Now they’re towing the … Continue reading →

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First Pictures Gloucester’s Wind Turbine In The USA From Fred Bodin

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

First Pictures StateSide – Wind Turbine in Boston Turbine blades ready to be offloaded onto 270 foot long Barge Chem Caribe. Blade lifted and moving over the to the Barge Chem Caribe. Notice the unique cradle. Second blade is lowered … Continue reading →

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CrockToberFest at Bodin Historic Photo and Fine Art

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Last Saturday, Fred Bodin hosted one of his seasonal parties at his store on Main Street.I had another commitment so I couldn’t get to the store until rather late, but when I arrived there were still a few meatballs in … Continue reading →

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A Wicked Dinner at the Seaport Grill

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

Frd Bodin writes- Hey Joey, This all happened last night: Wicked Dinner at the Seaport Grill Last night, Janet and I were just served dinner at the Seaport Grill, and next to me at the bar, this guy Steve said: … Continue reading →

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Wedding Vows on Main Street? From Fred Bodin

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

Fred Bodin writes- No, the bride and groom are following their photographer to have pictures taken in the beautiful and historic West End, Gloucester last Saturday afternoon. I didn’t recognize anyone. They had a very large white stretch Limo in … Continue reading →

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September 2012 Block Party From Fred Bodin

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

It was really crowded all night long on Main Street, as usual for a Block Party. So many people came into my gallery that I lost count, perhaps between 100 to 150 folks. On the lower right is a display … Continue reading →

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2012 Sidewalk Bazaar Video From Fred Bodin

Posted on September 4, 2012 by
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Where the Heck is This Beach?

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

Fred Bodin Writes in- Where the Heck is This Beach? I got an email late tonight from a guy in eastern MA, who wanted to know where this photo was taken. He wants to give it to me, but I’ll … Continue reading →

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Schooner Brilliant ~ Decks Awash From Fred Bodin

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

The Brilliant was built in 1932, and is 61.5 feet long. She was designed for speed, and set the record for a Trans-Atlantic crossing for a vessel of her size at the time. This is an ocean-going, sail powered speedboat … Continue reading →

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Who Is This Dude?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

Fred Bodin writes- Who Is This Dude? Yes, you probably do know him and know his family and their business. He’s not from around here now, but he was, and will be in the future. I’ll tell all in a … Continue reading →

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Lumper’s Picnic, Labor Day, circa 1950 From Fred Bodin

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

  In the large pot of boiling water: Monsta Lobsta’s. Beers of choice: Ballantine XXX and Blatz. The Gloucester Lumper’s Picnic, Scandinavian Grove, circa 1950 From left to right in the photo above: Louie Houle, Jocko "Gas Bag" Powers, Mel … Continue reading →

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The Gloucester HarborWalk map is out!

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

Fred Bodin submits- The hard copy print version of the Gloucester HarborWalk was delivered to my gallery late this afternoon — hot off the presses. If I were a visitor, I’d be psyched to check this out first thing. As … Continue reading →

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Dutchman’s Pipevine Photo from 1915

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

Look what Fred Bodin from Bodin Historic Photo shared! Julia Lane, later Julia Wheeler, posed for Alice M. Curtis on August 12th, 1915, in Gloucester. Fred read my post about Dutchman’s Pipevine and Pipevine Swallowtail Butterflies titled Plant, and They … Continue reading →

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Dinner on the Annisquam Bridge From Fred Bodin

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

The forecast wasn’t great for the Annisqaum Sea Fair’s Dinner on the Bridge: Severe Flood Warning with Heavy Rain and Thunder Storms. Nevertheless, we packed our rain gear with the wine and bug spray, hopped in the Jeep, and hoped … Continue reading →

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The 93rd Annisquam Sea Fair, 1939 From Fred Bodin

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

Fred Bodin Submits- When these photos were taken on August 15th, 1939, the Village of Annisquam was having it’s 93rd annual Sea Fair. Established in 1846, this fair was held during the Civil War at a youthful 15 years old, … Continue reading →

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Fred Bodin’s View Of The July 2012 Block Party

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

The West End was packed, from Jalepenos to Washington Street. Blackburn Challenge athlete Paul Morrison and pro photographer Kathy Chapman in my gallery. Painter Laureen Maher’s oil painting of the Good Harbor Beach concession stand and of Fly Amero, with … Continue reading →

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See “Rock Stars of Gloucester” tonight ~ in the flesh and oil

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

Just in case you’ve been under a rock for the past couple of weeks and don’t know that Gloucester’s biggest block party ever starts at 6 tonight, you can click here to read some posts about it.  Okay, now you know. … Continue reading →

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Loblolly Cove, Rockport, circa 1920

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

Loblolly Cove, Rockport, circa 1920 Alice M. Curtis/©Fredrik D. Bodin Gloucester photographer Alice Curtis shot this photograph from Eden Road, looking across Loblolly Cove. The tip of Emerson Point is on the right. Thacher Island sits in the distance, with … Continue reading →

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a quick visit to Gloucester on Saturday April 21, 2012

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Gayle White writes- My friend, Kate, and I visited Gloucester last Saturday, and had the good fortune to walk through Fredrik Bodin’s Historic Photos Shop. Loved the shop! Fred Bodin was so informative about the area, and made sure we … Continue reading →

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Plum Cove, Gloucester

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Plum Cove Sunset, circa 1930 Alice M. Curtis/©Fredrik D. Bodin I’ve been saving this photograph for a year. It reminds me of Easter sunrise services I have attended, even though this is a sunset. It must have been chilly that … Continue reading →

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