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St. Francis Xavier, Catholic Church, Hyannis, Mass.

St. Francis Xavier, Catholic Church, Hyannis, Mass.

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Storrowton New England Village, Eastern States Exposition, Springfield, Mass.

Storrowton New England Village, Eastern States Exposition, Springfield...

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Bird's-eye view of No. Adams from Mohawk Trail, Mass., showing 3 states -- Vt., Mass., and N.Y.

Bird's-eye view of No. Adams from Mohawk Trail, Mass., showing 3 state...

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Function Rooms of the Hotel Continental

Function Rooms of the Hotel Continental

The Hearth Room with its cozy fireplace and cheerful surroundings is available for small parties, sales and business meetings and luncheons. The Continental Room is our beautiful Colonial dining room which is t... More

F. W. Woolworth Store, Front Street, Worcester, Mass.

F. W. Woolworth Store, Front Street, Worcester, Mass.

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Town hall, Westborough, Mass. postcard

Town hall, Westborough, Mass. postcard

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The Arbella -- Gov. Winthrop's Flagship, The Pioneers' Village, Salem, Mass.

The Arbella -- Gov. Winthrop's Flagship, The Pioneers' Village, Salem,...

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Home for aged Methodist women (Deaconess home), Concord, Massachusetts.

Home for aged Methodist women (Deaconess home), Concord, Massachusetts...

Home for Aged Methodist Women. (Deaconess Home) Concord, Massachusetts. Built 1913 -- Capacity 24. Owned and conducted by the New England Deaconess Association. Courtesy of Boston public library.

Bathing at Revere Beach, Mass. postcard

Bathing at Revere Beach, Mass. postcard

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Arrow Gift Shop and Cabins on the Mohawk Trail, at Charlemont, Mass.

Arrow Gift Shop and Cabins on the Mohawk Trail, at Charlemont, Mass.

Arrow Gift Shop & Cabins. Route 2, Charlemont, Mass. Deluxe Cabins with Screened Porches. Continuous Hot Water, Private Showers. Heat and Kitchenettes. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Space Metal buildings, 250 Cape Highway (Rte 44) E. Taunton, Mass. 02718

Space Metal buildings, 250 Cape Highway (Rte 44) E. Taunton, Mass. 027...

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Windy Willows on Cape Cod, Mass.

Windy Willows on Cape Cod, Mass.

Windy Willows on Cape Cod, Mass. A winding country road, bordered by age-old willows gently blowing in the salt laden wind that's crisp with the tang of the sea -- a typical Cape Cod landscape. Courtesy of Bost... More

Martin's Lane, Nantucket, Mass.

Martin's Lane, Nantucket, Mass.

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An old time home showing "The Widow's Walk," Nantucket Island, Mass.

An old time home showing "The Widow's Walk," Nantucket Island, Mass.

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Ball room, Hotel Gardner, Boston, Mass.

Ball room, Hotel Gardner, Boston, Mass.

The Ball Room of the Hotel Gardner -- available for group affairs -- is one of the city's showplaces. The Hotel Gardner on Massachusetts Avenue at Norway Street (only two blocks from both Symphony and Mass, Ave... More

Robin Hood Model Turkey Farm, Pleasant Lake, Mass.

Robin Hood Model Turkey Farm, Pleasant Lake, Mass.

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Greetings from Plymouth, Mass., the pilgrim's first washing day, Monday, November 23rd, 1620, at Provincetown

Greetings from Plymouth, Mass., the pilgrim's first washing day, Monda...

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New Ocean House, looking from the driveway, Swampscott, Mass.

New Ocean House, looking from the driveway, Swampscott, Mass.

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Sea Gulls dip over breaking waves, Nantasket Beach, Mass.

Sea Gulls dip over breaking waves, Nantasket Beach, Mass.

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Carved wooden mask with animals

Carved wooden mask with animals

Painted decoration and shell inlay, collected in 1867 in southern Alaska, Tlingit Indians, Northwest Coast culture. Peabody Museum, Harvard University 02138. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Pleasant Valley Apartments, 165 Main Street, Maynard, Mass. 01754

Pleasant Valley Apartments, 165 Main Street, Maynard, Mass. 01754

84 furnished rooms and apartments. Call and write in advance for reservations. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hotel Preston, Beach Bluff, Swampscott, Mass.

Hotel Preston, Beach Bluff, Swampscott, Mass.

Hotel Preston, Swampscott, Beach Bluff, Mass. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Tremont Street -- Boston, Mass.

Tremont Street -- Boston, Mass.

Tremont Street in Boston is one of the main thoroughfares of the city. It is an exciting street where history rubs elbows with tomorrow. The historic King's Chapel, the Old Park Street Church, the beautiful Bos... More

New Bedford Hotel, The Leading Hotel in Southeastern Massachusetts.

New Bedford Hotel, The Leading Hotel in Southeastern Massachusetts.

New Bedford Hotel. 200 Rooms with Bath. New, Modern, Fireproof. "The Gateway to Cape Cod" Warren M. Goodspeed, Manager. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

The skipper, Nantucket, Mass. postcard

The skipper, Nantucket, Mass. postcard

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View along the shore at Yacht Club, Point Independence, Mass.

View along the shore at Yacht Club, Point Independence, Mass.

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Gay Head Cliffs and Lighthouse, Gay Head, Mass.

Gay Head Cliffs and Lighthouse, Gay Head, Mass.

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Sea Crest Hotel on famous Old Silver Beach

Sea Crest Hotel on famous Old Silver Beach

On Cape Cod, Sea Crest Hotel, North Falmouth, Mass. On Famous Old Silver Beach, Guests enjoy two miles of private, white, sandy seashore. Most restful summer resort in New England. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Washington Square, South Side, Salem, Mass.

Washington Square, South Side, Salem, Mass.

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No other table is so low priced!, attractive!, useful!, Coffee Utility Table

No other table is so low priced!, attractive!, useful!, Coffee Utility...

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Holy Trinity Catholic Church, West Harwich, Mass.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church, West Harwich, Mass.

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Snow Inn and Annex, Harwichport, Cape Cod, Mass.

Snow Inn and Annex, Harwichport, Cape Cod, Mass.

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Braves Field -- Home of the Boston Braves, Boston, Mass.

Braves Field -- Home of the Boston Braves, Boston, Mass.

Braves Field -- Home of the Boston Braves Baseball Team of the National League. Braves Field is located just off Commonwealth Ave. (Allston) Boston at Gaffney and Babcock Streets. It has a seating capacity of 4... More

View along the shore at Yacht Club, Point Independence, Mass.

View along the shore at Yacht Club, Point Independence, Mass.

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Birthplace of Joseph C. Lincoln, Route 6, Brewster, Cape Cod, Mass.

Birthplace of Joseph C. Lincoln, Route 6, Brewster, Cape Cod, Mass.

In this house in 1870 was born Joseph C. Lincoln, beloved Cape Cod author. His many books depicting Cape Cod folks have been instrumental in attracting hosts of summer visitors to the Cape. Courtesy of Boston P... More

Old Windmill, Cape Cod, Mass. postcard

Old Windmill, Cape Cod, Mass. postcard

Old Windmill. Cape Cod, Mass. Cape Cod has an architecture that is both interesting and distinctive. Its quaint cottages and windmills, in their most artistic settings, attract colonies of artists, writers and ... More

Sheraton-Plaza Hotel, Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Sheraton-Plaza Hotel, Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

The Pub: Colorful English-style signs make the Sheraton-Plaza Men's Pub an inviting stop-off for a respite and refreshments. One of the few remaining spots still offering sanctuary - only to men! Courtesy of Bo... More

On the beach at Onset Bay, Mass.

On the beach at Onset Bay, Mass.

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State Teachers College, Fitchburg, Mass.

State Teachers College, Fitchburg, Mass.

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Belmont Hotel, luncheon and beach pavilion, West Harwich-by-the-sea, Cape Cod, Mass.

Belmont Hotel, luncheon and beach pavilion, West Harwich-by-the-sea, C...

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Fogg Library, South Weymouth, Mass.

Fogg Library, South Weymouth, Mass.

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Wychmere Harbor, Harwichport, Cape Cod, Mass.

Wychmere Harbor, Harwichport, Cape Cod, Mass.

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Rafe's Chasm, Magnolia, Gloucester, Mass.

Rafe's Chasm, Magnolia, Gloucester, Mass.

Rafe's Chasm is a remarkable fissure cutting into the sheer rock ledge at Magnolia. It is 200 feet long and 60 feet deep and into it the sea continually roars. From here you can obtain a marvelous view of the o... More

The Old Belfry, Lexington, Mass.

The Old Belfry, Lexington, Mass.

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The College Club, 40 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, Mass.

The College Club, 40 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, Mass.

The College Club. 40 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, Mass. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Middlesex College, Waltham, Mass.

Middlesex College, Waltham, Mass.

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The lake in the Public Gardens, Boston, Mass.

The lake in the Public Gardens, Boston, Mass.

Public Gardens. Covering about twenty-five acres, the Public Gardens adjacent to historic Boston Common, is the gem of city parks. In the background at the right may be seen the artificial pond where graceful s... More

Westborough Country Club, Westborough, Mass.

Westborough Country Club, Westborough, Mass.

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Headrock Beach, Rockport, Mass.

Headrock Beach, Rockport, Mass.

Rockport has several fine beaches which are highly popular with summer visitors. Headrock Beach is among the best known and liked. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

The theatre, Fort Banks, Mass. postcard

The theatre, Fort Banks, Mass. postcard

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Barnstable County Court House, Barnstable, Mass.

Barnstable County Court House, Barnstable, Mass.

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Provincetown Inn, Provincetown, Cape Cod, Mass.

Provincetown Inn, Provincetown, Cape Cod, Mass.

One of the finest Inns on Cape Cod, located on the site of the Landing Place of the Pilgrims. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Beach grasses on Cape Cod, Mass.

Beach grasses on Cape Cod, Mass.

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One of the many beautiful gardens at Nantucket, Mass.

One of the many beautiful gardens at Nantucket, Mass.

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Point Independence Bridge, Onset Bay, Mass.

Point Independence Bridge, Onset Bay, Mass.

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The Beacon, Hyannis, Mass. postcard

The Beacon, Hyannis, Mass. postcard

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High School, Harwich Center, Cape Cod, Mass.

High School, Harwich Center, Cape Cod, Mass.

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Great Chamber or Phoebe's room, House of Seven Gables, built, 1668, Salem, Mass.

Great Chamber or Phoebe's room, House of Seven Gables, built, 1668, Sa...

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The Laurier Hotel, 507 Merrimack St., Lowell, Mass., the largest rising dance floor in the world.

The Laurier Hotel, 507 Merrimack St., Lowell, Mass., the largest risin...

The Laurier Hotel. "The Busiest Spot Within 25 Miles". Smart Dine and Dance Club -- Featuring Novelty Entertainment. 2 Floor Shows Nightly. No Cover or Minimum Charge. Vic Lecourt, Manager. Courtesy of Boston P... More

The Fish Pier, Gloucester, Mass.

The Fish Pier, Gloucester, Mass.

The Fish Pier, Gloucester, Mass. 1000 feet long, 350 feet wide, 2 bay piers 150 feet long. 5,000,000 lbs. cold storage. Seven stores 300 feet long, 600 feet deep. Pier cost $1,2000,000. First fish put in cold s... More

Bathing beach and bath house, Buzzards Bay, Mass.

Bathing beach and bath house, Buzzards Bay, Mass.

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Main Street and Baptist Church, Osterville, Mass.

Main Street and Baptist Church, Osterville, Mass.

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Heywood-Brunmark Ford, Inc., 295-301-305 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, Mass., tel. SW 9-4121

Heywood-Brunmark Ford, Inc., 295-301-305 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, Ma...

Building in the foreground, is our Ford Sales and Service building, adjoining a large used car lot. Building in the foreground on the left, is for Parts Wholesale and Retail -- and also contains a large body sh... More

Lily pond, Forest Park, Springfield, Mass.

Lily pond, Forest Park, Springfield, Mass.

Forest Park (open to automobiles at low speed) covers a wooded area of almost 800 acres. Tennis courts line both sides of the entrance way. There are nature trails, baseball diamonds, bowling greens, a paddle p... More

The Rockledge Restaurant on Mohawk Trail, Greenfield, Mass.

The Rockledge Restaurant on Mohawk Trail, Greenfield, Mass.

The Rockledge Restaurant. Located two miles from Greenfield center on Mohawk Trail overlooking Greenfield and Connecticut Valley. Open May 1st - October 1st. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Post office, Fall River, Mass. postcard

Post office, Fall River, Mass. postcard

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Soldiers' Monument, Fort Devens, Mass.

Soldiers' Monument, Fort Devens, Mass.

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Headquarters Battery Barracks, Fort Banks, Mass.

Headquarters Battery Barracks, Fort Banks, Mass.

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Bathing beach and shore line to Nobska Light, Woods Hole, Cape Cod, Mass.

Bathing beach and shore line to Nobska Light, Woods Hole, Cape Cod, Ma...

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A turn in the road, Shelburne Valley, Mohawk Trail, Mass.

A turn in the road, Shelburne Valley, Mohawk Trail, Mass.

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Main entrance, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Main entrance, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass.

The buildings of Boston College, distinguished for their architectural beauty, crown a hilltop of the Newton-Boston border, overlooking the city of Boston. This is one of thirty Jesuit colleges and universities... More

U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides), Boston Naval Shipyard, Boston, Mass.

U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides), Boston Naval Shipyard, Boston, Ma...

Launched October 21, 1797. The United States Navy's oldest and most famous warship on her annual turnabout cruise in Boston Harbor. Length - 204'. Beam - 44'8". Draft - 22'6". Speed - 13 1/2 knots. Displacement... More

Lobby, New Ocean House, Swampscott, Mass.

Lobby, New Ocean House, Swampscott, Mass.

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The eastlook, Onset, Mass. postcard

The eastlook, Onset, Mass. postcard

The Eastlook, Onset, Mass. South Boulevard and Fourth Street. Located directly opposite Onset Beach. Overlooking Buzzards Bay. Strictly high class accommodations. Write for reservations and weekly rates. Teleph... More

Statue of Massasoit, Plymouth, Mass.

Statue of Massasoit, Plymouth, Mass.

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Pilgrim Memorial Monument, Provincetown, Cape Cod. Mass. Sand dunes of Cape Cod, Provincetown, Mass.

Pilgrim Memorial Monument, Provincetown, Cape Cod. Mass. Sand dunes of...

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View across Lake Hibiscus -- Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston, Mass.

View across Lake Hibiscus -- Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston, Mass.

This view expresses particularly the manner in which the dignified memorials to the departed blend into and are merged with the majesty of nature. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Officers Row, Fort Banks, Mass.

Officers Row, Fort Banks, Mass.

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A Y.D. unit arrives at Camp Edwards, Mass., on Cape Cod

A Y.D. unit arrives at Camp Edwards, Mass., on Cape Cod

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Artists Colony, Hobby House and harbor views, Scituate, Mass.

Artists Colony, Hobby House and harbor views, Scituate, Mass.

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Sunset at Yankee Divisional Headquarters, Camp Edwards, Mass.

Sunset at Yankee Divisional Headquarters, Camp Edwards, Mass.

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Beach Ave., looking north, Ocean Bluffs, Mass.

Beach Ave., looking north, Ocean Bluffs, Mass.

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View showing Quincy Square, Adams Building and Granite Trust Company, Quincy, Mass.

View showing Quincy Square, Adams Building and Granite Trust Company, ...

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Aerial view, Falmouth, Mass., looking west

Aerial view, Falmouth, Mass., looking west

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Squantum and Wollaston Yacht Clubs, Wollaston, Mass.

Squantum and Wollaston Yacht Clubs, Wollaston, Mass.

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Hotel Mellen, Fall River, Mass.

Hotel Mellen, Fall River, Mass.

Hotel Mellen, Fall River, Mass. Rates: Single $1.50 to $3.00, Double 2.50 to 5.00. Air Conditioned Grille and Cocktail Lounge. E. J. Pontiff, Mgr. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Parkwood Beach, Mass. - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

Parkwood Beach, Mass. - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

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First Church in Ipswich, gathered A. D. 1634, Ipswich, Mass.

First Church in Ipswich, gathered A. D. 1634, Ipswich, Mass.

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Kiwanis bathing beach, Westborough, Mass.

Kiwanis bathing beach, Westborough, Mass.

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Interior of Mount Carmel Church, Pittsfield, Mass.

Interior of Mount Carmel Church, Pittsfield, Mass.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Pittsfield, Mass. Dedicated in 1922. Redecorated in 1941. Officiated by the Stigmatine Fathers. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Twin bed chamber, New Ocean House, Swampscott, Mass.

Twin bed chamber, New Ocean House, Swampscott, Mass.

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Replica of the first house erected by Plimouth Plantation, Incorporated, Plymouth, Mass.

Replica of the first house erected by Plimouth Plantation, Incorporate...

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Doble Point Windmill, West Harwich, Cape Cod, Mass.

Doble Point Windmill, West Harwich, Cape Cod, Mass.

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Swift's Beach Road & Amusement Center, Swift's Beach, Mass.

Swift's Beach Road & Amusement Center, Swift's Beach, Mass.

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Along the Deerfield River, Mohawk Trail, Mass.

Along the Deerfield River, Mohawk Trail, Mass.

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New railroad bridge over Cape Cod Canal at night, Buzzards Bay, Mass.

New railroad bridge over Cape Cod Canal at night, Buzzards Bay, Mass.

Largest vertical lift bridge in the world. Clear span 540 feet. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Haitian room, Taunton Inn, Taunton, Mass.

Haitian room, Taunton Inn, Taunton, Mass.

The Haitian Room. One of New England's Most Unusual Dining Rooms. Air Conditioned Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Oak Bluffs waterfront from steamer, Oak Bluffs, Mass.

Oak Bluffs waterfront from steamer, Oak Bluffs, Mass.

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Morgan Memorial Fox Camp, South Athol, Mass.

Morgan Memorial Fox Camp, South Athol, Mass.

One of Morgan Memorial's Fresh Air Camps where a family of more than 400 persons live during the summer season. This camp is for 30 little boys between the ages of six and eight and their leaders. Courtesy of B... More

Waltham Motor Inn, Rte. 128 and Winter St., Waltham, Mass.

Waltham Motor Inn, Rte. 128 and Winter St., Waltham, Mass.

Our dining room offers a hearty selection in a relaxing atmosphere.. serving breakfast, luncheon and dinner. You'll like the delightfully different Pendulum Cocktail Lounge, too. Free parking.. swimming pool.. ... More

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