April 2013

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Abbot Hall

Abbot Hall

Whether punctuating the skyline or serving as the focal point, Abbot Hall stands out as one of the defining landmarks in the town of Marblehead, MA.  This is the second Town Hall built in Marblehead, MA.  The first was constructed in 1727 but the town had outgrown it by 1876.  In that year, the cornerstone for Abbot Hall was placed and it opened as the center of the Town government in 1877.  The building is home to ‘The Spirit of ’76′ painting.  This gallery showcases images posted to the Wednesdays in Marblehead site that feature Abbot Hall as a prominent […]

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Marblehead Lighthouse

Marblehead Lighthouse at Chandler Hovey Park

Marblehead Lighthouse located on Marblehead Neck at Chandler Hovey Park is, together with Abbot Hall, one of the iconic landmarks in Marblehead, MA.  This is actually the second lighthouse built in this spot on Marblehead Neck – the first was constructed in 1834.  That light was shorter and, as of the late 1800′s was not felt capable of maintaining adequate safety of boat traffic in and out of Marblehead harbor.  In 1895, construction began in the unique iron skeleton tower that stands today.  On April 17, 1896, Marblehead Light first cast its light across […]

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Old Town House

Old Town House

Built in 1727, the Old Town House serves as the center piece of Marblehead’s Old Town.  The basement houses the police officer museum, main floor is used for the Annual Festival of Arts and the top floor holds the GAR and Civil War Museum.

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