History of Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

Journey back in time to Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

(Ayers Village)

• 1641 - Haverhill founded
  First settled in 1640, incorporated 1641
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  Poet Whittier's Birthplace, built 1688
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• 1708 - August 29 - Haverhill, Mass destroyed by French & Indians
  
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• 1845 - HAVERHILL [Pop. 4,336. Inc. 1643.]
  The Indian name of this place was Pentucket.
  
  This town was probably named in compliment to the first minister, Mr. Ward, who came from...Read MORE...
  
  
  
• 1854 - Haverhill
  Havebhill, a flourishing post-village of Essex county, Massachusetts, on the N. bank of the Merrimac river, at the head of navigation, about 15 miles ...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1857 - A Snake on Ice
  A black snake, four or five feet long, the other day attempted to cross a pond in Haverhill, Massachusetts, on the ice, but the progress made by his...Read MORE...
  
  
  
• 1859
  HAVERHILL, a handsome town of Essex co., Massachusetts, situated on the N side of Merrimac river, across which are two bridges, one 1,000 ft., and...Read MORE...
  
  
  
• 1869 - Haverhill incorporated as a city
  
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•  1870 - Death of a Centernarian
  The Hon. Moses Wingate died at Haverhill, Massachusetts, yesterday, June 6th, at the advanced age of one hundred years and eight months. He held many ...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1873 - French Count
  The French Count that married the belle of Haverhill, Massachusetts, who nursed him through the small-pox, has quite recovered, and will soon be...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1876 - Married at 84
  A maiden lady was married in Haverhill, Massachusetts, last week, after turning her eighty-fourth birthday. This should comfort the hearts of...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1882 - DESTRUCTION BY FIRE.
  Boston, Feb. 18. - Eighty-two shoe and leather firms, representing at least $2,500,000, are wiped out by the fire in Haverhill this morning. More...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1882 - Fire
  The loss by the great fire at Haverhill, Massachusetts, is estimated at $2,000,000. The burned territory embraces the largest part of the business...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1883 - Serious Accident
  While the steamers were playing at Washington square, Thursday, Herbert Swett, a lad 15 years of age, in climbing down from the building occupied by...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1883 - Stamps Stolen
  The Haverhill, Massachusetts, post office was burglarized on Wednesday night and $500 in money and $7,000 worth of stamps stolen.
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  Burlington, Iowa
  November 8, 1883
  
  
•  1887 - Striking Stitchers Return to Work
  The striking M'Kay stitchers in Haverhill, Massachusetts, held a meeting yesterday and voted to notify the manufacturers that they were ready to go...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1890 - Shoemakers Return to Work
  The shoemakers' troubles at Haverhill, Massachusetts, were settled yesterday and 3,000 men returned to work.
  Tyrone Daily Herald
  Tyrone, Pennsylvania
  January 21, 1890
  
  
• Haverhill Massachusetts, 1890
  HAVERHILL, the Pentucket of the Indians, is an enterprising and uncommonly beautiful city, noted for the manufacture of boots and shoes, and for its...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1893 - HUNDRED LIVES IN DANGER. Ice In the River at Haverhill Breaks Up While People Are Crossing.
  HAVERHILL, Mass., Dec. 28. - Special Telegram - The Merrimac River was the scene this noon of a narrow escape from a frightful accident. More than...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1894 - Sunday Morning Fire
  HAVERHILL, Mass., Jan. 14. - The two story double house at North Groveland, occupied by Charles E Brown, was burned with its contents this morning....Read MORE...
  
  
  
• 1895 - Haverhill
  Haverhill, a city of Essex co., Mass., is situated on the left or N. bank of the Merrimac River, about 18 miles below Lowell. It is 33 miles N. of...Read MORE...
  
  
  
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  Washington Square and Merrimack Street. U.S. Post Office on right. Haverhill, Mass.
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  High School
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  Spiller Garrison House
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  Haverhill, Mass. Hale Hospital.
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  Haverhill Station, B. & M. Depot, January 1905
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• 1907 - November 28 - In Haverhill, Massachusetts, scrap-metal dealer Louis B. Mayer opens his first movie theater.
  
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  Atherton-Byard Furniture Co.
  16 Washington Sq., Haverhill, Mass.
  
  Kensington, New Hampshire, sketches and reminiscences by Mace, Ida M Published 1909
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  Winnikenni Castle
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  City Hall
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  North Church
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  Winter Street School, 1910
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•  1913 - Women Barbers
  Haverhill, Massachusetts, master barbers, who have refused to grant the demands of the barbers' union for a $13 minimum wage, have engaged women...Read MORE...
  
  
  
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  Main Street
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• 1916
  Haverhill, ha'ver-hil, a city of Essex co., Mass., situated on the left or N". bank of the Merrimac River, about 18 miles below Lowell. It is 33...Read MORE...
  
  
  
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  Merrimack Street, looking East
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  Haverhill Bridge
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  Elks' Home
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  Bradford Academy
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  Post Office
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