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“Topsfield” Fair in Peabody, September 1900 Horse named “Tornado”, owned by Mr. T. W. Pierce; winner of hurdle jump “Topsfield” Fair in Peabody, September 1900 Horse named “Rifle”, ridden by Mr. Cochran, was...
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On September 22, 1843 at 1am, Mr. Berry’s wheelwright shop on (now) Railroad Avenue was destroyed by fire. This set off a chain reaction that destroyed many of the buildings in Peabody Square. It is worth noting that Peabody was still considered part of the...
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Often, ideas for our Postcard from Peabody’s Past series come from our members or recent research requests. This week, I received a request for information on the history of the John McCarthy Memorial Elementary School, on the 20th anniversary of its re-opening....
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This week, we continue our popular series on Peabody’s parks with a dive into the history of Carroll Savage Park. It is located at the intersection of Cashman Road and Lynnfield Street, abutting the playground of the South Memorial Elementary School. Carroll...
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If you were in Peabody on July 30th, 1903, you could have been one of the 3,000 spectators at the dedication of Wilson Square. This week in the postcard, we talk about the evolution of this corner of Peabody. European settlement of the Wilson Square area began in the...
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This week, we are delving into the history of the Salem Country Club, which strangely enough is located in Peabody. While it may be too hot to enjoy a round this week, golf is a beloved summertime activity for many. In 1895, a group of 12 men from Salem started the...
