Peabody’s Parks – Part 1

Summer is officially here. Whether you are sliding into it or crawling towards it, it is time to celebrate better weather and spending time outdoors.   This week, we are starting a series on Peabody’s parks and the history behind them. Emerson Park Emerson...

The Gnecco and Grilk Fire

On May 14, 1964, around 10:30am, the Gnecco and Grilk Tanning Company at 27 Howley Street exploded. It was a 6-story frame building. Fire departments from 10 local communities aided in putting out the fire, which burned for hours. By noon, the roof had collapsed....

Tea Time!

This week on the blog, we talk about the history of tea. The first cup of tea is often to attributed to Chinese Emperor Shennong in 2737 BCE. He encouraged his subjects to boil their water before drinking, and it is said that a leaf fell into his cup. He enjoyed the...

Today in History

Today’s Postcard from Peabody’s Past celebrates the birthday of Captain Samuel Flint, born on April 9, 1733 – 291 years ago today! The Flint family emigrated to what is now Peabody, from Flint, a part of northern Wales, around 1640. Captain Flint’s grandfather,...

Peabody’s First Female City Clerk

For this First Lady Friday, we are bringing ourselves up to present-day. Today, we are delving into the accomplishments of Peabody’s first female city clerk, Natalie “Nat” Maga. Natalie was born to Mary (Sullivan) and Harry Karpinski in 1944. Natalie has two sisters,...