Cape Cod is a peninsula reaching 65 miles into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Massachusetts. The name was given by an English explorer in 1602 on account of the abundance of cod fish. There are 15 towns and numerous villages, all with historic sites. Here is a look at some of them.
Providence
303 Commercial St. For a point of reference, note the car by the door in the 1920s photo. The building is now the Post Office Cafe and Cabaret.
West Yarmouth
The Baxter Grist Mill in West Yarmouth was built in 1710, operated for nearly 200 years, and restored to its original working order in 1961 and 1989. The first photo is dated 1875.
Brewster
Originally, the Brewster Store was built as a church in 1852. In 1886 it was sold and became the store it still is today. The first photo is dated 1910.
Chatham
Chatham comprises only 16 square miles and is surrounded on three sides by water. It was settled in 1664 and incorporated in 1712. The first two photos are undated.
Sandwich
Incorporated in 1639, Sandwich is the oldest town on Cape Cod and one of the oldest in the U.S. The current town hall was built in 1834 and is seen here in an 1870s photo.
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