Marblehead is located near Boston. It was founded in 1649 and has been steeped in U.S. history ever since. Sailors from there were involved early on in the Revolutionary War, and scholars have labeled their activities the forerunner of the U.S. Navy. Many historic sites and buildings still exist, including:
Old Town House
The Old Town House had town hall meetings on the second floor with a market on the first. Some meetings are still held there, but the first floor is now a police museum. The first photo is dated 1909 while the third is dated 1906. Note the Bowen house to the left in the 1906 photo.
Bowen House
The Bowen house was built in 1695, with several later additions. It is one of 15 homes built in Marblehead before 1700! The first photo is undated.
Abbot Hall
In 1876, Abbot Hall was built to replace the Old Town Home as the major seat of town government. The first photo is dated 1895.
Corinthian Yacht Club
The Corinthian Yacht Club was established in 1885. The first photo is dated July 4, 1904.
Here is a great, undated photo of four young girls bicycling in Marblehead.
