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Tag Archives: Fredrik D. Bodin
In the Pit ~ Lanesville
Quarrymen, Lanesville, circa 1890 Anonymous/©Fredrik D. Bodin I have fifteen quarry photographs in my collection, yet only this one shows quarry workers. The negative is from a house in Lanesville, and came to me four years ago. These men stopped in … Continue reading
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Tagged Bodin Historic Photo, Fredrik D. Bodin, granite cutters
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Motif No. 1 and the Fish Boat, 1934
Motif No. 1, Rockport, 1934 Alice M. Curtis/©/Fredrik D. Bodin Motif No. 1 is the most famous fish shack in the world, constructed around the time of the American Civil War (exact year uncertain). Initially used for storing fishing gear, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice M. Curtis, Bodin Historic Photo, Fredrik D. Bodin, Montgomery Fish Boat, Motif No. 1, Rockport
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Saint Anthony’s-by-the-Sea
Saint Anthony’s Chapel, 1930 Alice M. Curtis/©Fredrik D. Bodin Saint Anthony’s Chapel was consecrated in 1925 and designed by renowned architect Edward T. P. Graham (1872–1964). Graham was considered the “dean of Boston architects,” and recognized for his mediaeval style Roman … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice M. Curtis, Edward T. P. Graham, Fredrik D. Bodin, Saint Anthony's Chapel
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Heyday of East Gloucester Square, 1930
East Gloucester Square, 1930 Anonymous/©Fredrik D. Bodin I’ve been saving this photograph for a blizzard. Nary a snow storm’s come along, so I’m posting it now as a reminder of what winter could have been. The camera lens is pointing … Continue reading
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Tagged Bodin Historic Photo, East Gloucester Square, Fredrik D. Bodin
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The Stone Sloop Albert Baldwin
Stone Sloop Albert Baldwin, 1934 Alice M. Curtis/©Fredrik D. Bodin I’ve been waiting fruitlessly for a Nor’easter snowstorm to post a winter photograph. It looks like tomorrow’s little storm could be my last opportunity, so I’m taking it. This is … Continue reading
The Hotel on Pavilion Beach from Fred Bodin
The Pavilion Hotel, Gloucester, circa 1880 Alice M. Curtis/©Fredrik D. Bodin The Pavilion Hotel, built in 1849, was Gloucester’s first true resort hotel. It was located between Stacy Boulevard and Fort Square, on the edge of downtown. The Gloucester Telegraph … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice M. Curtis, Bodin Historic Photo, Fredrik D. Bodin, Pavilion Beach, Pavilion Hotel
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The Cape Hedge Inn, circa 1950
The Cape Hedge Inn, Land’s End, Rockport, circa 1950 Don Felt/©Fredrik D. Bodin The Cape Hedge Inn was located at the end of South Street in Rockport, between Cape Hedge and Pebble Beaches. Across the street was the over flow … Continue reading
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Tagged Bodin Historic Photo, Cape Hedge Inn, Fredrik D. Bodin, Land's End, Rockport, Sandpiper Inn
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The Last Schooner
Schooner Andrew & Rosalie, Gloucester, circa 1935 Alice M. Curtis/©Fredrik D. Bodin The last Gloucester-built fishing schooner was the Andrew & Rosalie, which was constructed and launched in 1930 at Burnham’s Railways (in the area now called Harbor Loop). With a 20 foot beam, her … Continue reading
The Mount Washington Hotel
Joey edit- Here it is back in 2002 from almost the same exact perspective. Man I miss that car.- The Mount Washington Hotel, 1903 N.L. Stebbins/©Fredrik D. Bodin In 1900, wealthy Pennsylvania industrialist Joseph Stickney began construction of the Mount … Continue reading
The Old Freeman House
Old Freeman House, Gloucester, 1928 Alice M. Curtis/©Fredrik D. Bodin The Davis-Freeman house, built in 1709 on 17 acres, is a first period colonial house located at 302 Essex Avenue (Route 133). It’s named after owner Charles Freeman, a descendant … Continue reading
The Pier at West Beach
West Beach, circa 1920 V. Blanden/©Fredrik D. Bodin The West Beach photograph evokes fond childhood memories from local visitors to the gallery. The beach, on Route 127 in Beverly Farms, is privately owned, although open to the public for nine months during the off-season. It … Continue reading
The Historic American Sneakboat
Sneakboat and Decoys, Plum Island, circa 1885 Anonymous/©Fredrik D. Bodin Basic Sneak Boat The sneakboat is a type of duck hunting boat, dating from the early 1800′s, that was, and still is used throughout the United States in one … Continue reading
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Tagged American Sneakboat, Bodin Historic Photo, Fred Bodin, Fredrik D. Bodin
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Howard Blackburn’s Bartender
Howard Blackburn’s Bartender, circa 1910 Anonymous/©Fredrik D. Bodin Swedish immigrant Nils Lund settled in Gloucester to work as a fisherman. About 1910, he took time off from fishing to tend bar for the legendary Howard Blackburn. The Blackburn Tavern was … Continue reading
Marooned on – Eastern Point Island
Eastern Point Light, Perfect Storm, 1991 ©George B. Lenart On October 31st, 1991, diesel mechanic and photo enthusiast George B. Lenart was caught in a historic storm on Cape Ann’s granite coast. He drove his big Mogul Motors truck out … Continue reading
Cape Ann – a Farming Town
Goose Cove, circa 1890 Charle E. Dennison/ ©Fredrik D. Bodin Gloucester and Rockport have historically produced nearly everything they needed: Ships, anchors, tools, rope, lumber, granite, fish, produce, and milk. Our first farm was established in 1658 by James Babson, and was located … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice M. Curtis, Bodin Historic Photo, F. Maynard Tucker, Fredrik D. Bodin
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Gray’s Hardware, the Talking Machine, and Four Generations
Talking Machine Sign for Gray’s Hardware, Gloucester, circa 1900 Anonymous/ ©Fredrik D. Bodin My research for Gray’s Hardware began a week ago when I got an email from Lynn Gray. She’s the great granddaughter of Charles A. Gray, who … Continue reading
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Tagged Bodin Historic Photo, Charles A. Gray, Fredrik D. Bodin, Gray's Hardware, Talking Machine
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The Essex Dragger Newton
Dragger Newton, Essex, 1930 Anonymous/ © Fredrik D. Bodin In view of the arrival of our newest Essex-built Schooner Ardelle, I thought it appropriate to show you another arrival in her time. The 116 feet long by 23 feet wide … Continue reading
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Tagged Bodin Historic Photo, Dragger Newton, Essex, Fredrik D. Bodin, Schooner Ardelle
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The Homecoming
The Homecoming, circa 1950 Anonymous/©Fredrik D. Bodin It’s rare that a photograph can make me well up a bit every time I look at it. This one does. Although we can’t see see the soldier’s face, we know where he’s … Continue reading
Memorial Day, Gloucester, 1904
This flag raising ceremony was held at 6:30AM near Addison Gilbert Hospital. In attendance were Gloucester’s Civil War veterans of Company G, Eighth Infantry. Company G, of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, was organized in 1788, and was called the “Gloucester … Continue reading
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