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Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Beginning in the 18th century, Haverhill first developed a tanning industry and then became the most important center for the manufacture of women's shoes. u-s-history.com
Haverhill includes: Bradford, Brickett Hill, East Parish, Highlands, Island Park Station, Millvale, Paper Mill, Ricka Village (Rock Village), Riverside, Rosemont Station, Ward Hill, West Parish, and Ayers Village.
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Old Photos, Pictures, Advertisements and Postcards from Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
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Poet Whittier's Birthplace, built 1688
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Bradford Academy
Bradford College traces its origins to Bradford Academy, which was founded in 1803, making it the 3rd oldest post secondary institution in Massachusetts behind Harvard University and Williams College prior to becoming defunct in 2000. The academy incorporated in 1804. Many of Bradford's early graduates became Christian missionaries.... wikipedia

Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
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Winnekenni Castle
In 1861, Dr. James R. Nichols, a brilliant chemist and agriculturist bought the Darling Farm, which sat on a hill overlooking Lake Kenoza, to use for his experiments with chemical fertilizers. In 1872 he visited England and Scotland and was inspired by their long-standing stone structures. He returned with an idea to build a summer home from native boulders and rocks. He was quoted at the time as saying … “we desire to prove to farmers and others in a practical way the... Read MORE...
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Washington Square and Merrimack Street. U.S. Post Office on right. Haverhill, Mass.

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Spiller Garrison House
Built by Richard Hazen, early 18th century. Spelled "Hazzen" on his gravestone in Pentucket Cemetery.
History, News and Stories of Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

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1641 - Haverhill founded
First settled in 1640, incorporated 1641
Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates
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1708 - August 29 - Haverhill, Mass destroyed by French & Indians
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1839 - Haverhill
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Essex county. This ancient, respectable and flourishing manufacturing town, lies on the N. side of the Merrimack river, at the head of navigation, and united to Bradford by two beautiful bridges. It is 30 miles N. from Boston, 31 N.N.W. from Salem, 12 W. by S. from... Read MORE...
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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 Haverhill in England.
Before the settlement of the boundary line between New Hampshire and Massachusetts, in 1737, Haverhill included a part... Read MORE...
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1854 - Haverhill
Haverhill, a flourishing post-village of Essex county, Massachusetts, on the N. bank of the Merrimac river, at the head of navigation, about 15 miles from the ocean, and on the Boston and Maine railroad. 83 miles N. from Boston. It contains 7 churches. 2 newspaper offices, a bank with a capital of... 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 snakeship over the cold, glassy surface was so slow, that when within about ten feet of the shore, he became so chilled by the ice that he could go no ... Read MORE...
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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 another 800 ft. in length, connecting this town with Bradford. The town consists chiefly of two streets, the principal of which runs parallel with the... Read MORE...
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1869 - Haverhill incorporated as a city
Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates
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 public positions of high trust and honor, and was distinguished for his integrity and probity of character.
His one hundredth birthday was... Read MORE...
Read more about Moses WINGATE1873 - 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 strong enough to wave the napkin, strop the razor and cry "Next."
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati, Ohio
January 18, 1873
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 disconsolate virgins and inspire new hopes for matrimonial bliss.
Memphis Daily Appeal
Memphis, Tennessee
September 15, 1876
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 than 2,000 people are thrown out of work, and the indirect loss amounts to at least $500,000 more. Haverhill is thirty-two miles north of Boston, and has ... 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 section and most of the boot and shoe factories. Two thousand people are thrown out of employment. Four men, two of them firemen, are known to have... 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 W. E. Morse, stove dealer, Merrimac street, had his hand terribly lacerated by coming in contact with a piece of zinc. The zinc had become detached... 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.
The Weekly Hawk
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 to work.
Harrisburg Telegraph
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
September 20, 1887
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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 recent growth and industrial prosperity. It lies in the northerly part of Essex County, on the north bank of the Merrimack River, at the head of... 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
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 100 men, women, and children were on the ice. Since the river had been frozen over the operatives in the Haverhill factories who live in Bradford have... 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. Loss on house, $2500, furniture, $800; insurance, $2700. The inmates barely escaped with their lives.
The Lewiston Daily Sun
Lewiston, Maine
January 15, 1894
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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 Boston by the Boston & Maine Railroad, which here crosses the river, and 6 miles N.E. of Lawrence. A bridge over the river connects this city with... Read MORE...
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1907 - November 28 - In Haverhill, Massachusetts, scrap-metal dealer Louis B. Mayer opens his first movie theater.
It was a small vaudeville theater in Haverhill, Massachusetts, called the "Garlic Box" because it catered to poorer Italian immigrants. wikipedia
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Read more about Louis Burt (Lazar) MAYER (MEIR) 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 barbers to take the places of the strikers.
The Ottawa Journal
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
January 25, 1913
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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 miles N. of Boston by the Boston and Maine R. The city is united with Bradford by bridge. Haverhill contains a number of public buildings, and has... Read MORE...
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