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Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

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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  • 1641 - Haverhill founded
    First settled in 1640, incorporated 1641
    Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates

  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    Poet Whittier's Birthplace, built 1688
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  • 1708 - August 29 - Haverhill, Mass destroyed by French & Indians

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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    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
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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 Newburyp...Read MORE...


  • 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 of...Read MORE...


  • 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...


  • News 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...


  • 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 ri...Read MORE...


  • 1869 - Haverhill incorporated as a city

    Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates

  • News 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 celebrat...Read MORE...


  • News 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 strong enough to wave the napkin, strop the razor and cry "Next."
    The Cincinnati Enquirer
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    January 18, 1873

  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    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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  • News 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

  • News 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...


  • News 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 peris...Read MORE...


  • News 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 fro...Read MORE...


  • News 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

  • News 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

  • News 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 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 tide-w...Read MORE...


  • News 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 wa...Read MORE...


  • News 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

  • 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 Bradfo...Read MORE...


  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    Washington Square and Merrimack Street. U.S. Post Office on right. Haverhill, Mass.
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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    High School
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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    Spiller Garrison House

    Built by Richard Hazen, early 18th century. Spelled "Hazzen" on his gravestone in Pentucket Cemetery.
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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    Haverhill, Mass. Hale Hospital.
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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    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.
    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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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    1909 ad
    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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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    City Hall
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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    North Church
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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    Winter Street School, 1910
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  • News 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

  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    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 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 extensiv...Read MORE...


  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    Merrimack Street, looking East
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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    Haverhill Bridge
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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    Elks' Home
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  • Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
    Vickert Photographer
    38 Merrimack St.
    Haverhill, Mass.
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    Post Office
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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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Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

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Washington Square and Merrimack Street. U.S. Post Office on right. Haverhill, Mass.

Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

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Haverhill, Mass. Hale Hospital.

Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

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High School

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Spiller Garrison House

Built by Richard Hazen, early 18th century. Spelled "Hazzen" on his gravestone in Pentucket Cemetery.

Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

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Haverhill Station, B. & M. Depot, January 1905

Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

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1909 ad
Atherton-Byard Furniture Co.
16 Washington Sq., Haverhill, Mass.

Kensington, New Hampshire, sketches and reminiscences by Mace, Ida M Published 1909

Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

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City Hall

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North Church

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Winter Street School, 1910

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Main Street

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Merrimack Street, looking East

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Haverhill Bridge

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Elks' Home

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Vickert Photographer
38 Merrimack St.
Haverhill, Mass.

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Post Office

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
  • 1708 - August 29 - Haverhill, Mass destroyed by French & Indians

    historyorb.com
  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • News  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...

  • 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...

  • 1869 - Haverhill incorporated as a city

    Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates
  • News  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 WINGATE
  • News  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 strong enough to wave the napkin, strop the razor and cry "Next."
    The Cincinnati Enquirer
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    January 18, 1873
  • News  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
  • News  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...

  • News  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...

  • News  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...

  • News  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
  • News  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
  • 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...

  • News  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
  • News  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...

  • News  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
  • 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
    historyorb.com

    Read more about Louis Burt (Lazar) MAYER (MEIR) photo of ancestor
  • News  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
  • 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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