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Here are two pictures; then and now of Marblehead. Send in your own photos to Owen.Boss@patch.com
The photograph featured in Thursday's Then & Now quiz was taken in 1890, according to the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. Congratulations to Bella Traesch-Doeg, who nailed the year right on the head. Bella has won herself a gift card to a local business. Thanks to all of you who offered answers this week - Good luck with next week's clue! Bella, please send the address where you'd like to have the card shipped to owen.boss@patch.com.
Can you guess in what year this photo was taken of local sailors? Every Saturday we put up a historic photo of Marblehead taken from the archives at the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. Then, on Sunday morning, we reveal when it was taken and show what the location looks like today. Be the first to correctly date this week's photo in the comment box below or on our Facebook Page and win a gift card to a local business. If no one gets it exactly right, we will give it to the reader who is the closest. --- This contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District…
The photograph featured in yesterday's Then & Now quiz was taken at 8 Hooper St. back when it was the home of the local YMCA.  The photograph above shows the same location today, now the home of the Marblehead Arts Association. Congratulations to Jayne Stanley Mace, who nailed the address right on the head on our Facebook Page. Jayne has won herself a gift card to a local business. Thanks to all of you who offered answers this week - Good luck with next week's clue! Jayne, please send the address where you'd like to have the card shipped to owen.boss@patch.com.
Can you guess where this historic photograph of Marblehead was taken? This week's winner will have to gives us the correct address.  Every Thursday we post a historic photo of Marblehead taken from the archives at the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. Then, on Friday morning, we reveal where it was taken and show what the location looks like today. Be the first to correctly identify where this week's photo was taken in the comment box below or on our Facebook Page and win a gift card to a local business. If no one gets it exactly right, we will give it to the reader who is the closest…
The photograph of the Old Town House featured in yesterday's Then & Now quiz was taken in 1898, according to the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. Congratulations to Greg Quillen, who nailed it right on the head. Greg has won himself a gift card to a local business. Thanks to all of you who offered answers this week - Good luck with next week's clue! Greg, please send the address where you'd like to have the card shipped to owen.boss@patch.com.
Can you guess in what year this photo was taken of the Old Town House? Every Saturday we put up a historic photo of Marblehead taken from the archives at the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. Then, on Sunday morning, we reveal when it was taken and show what the location looks like today. Be the first to correctly date this week's photo in the comment box below or on our Facebook Page and win a gift card to a local business. If no one gets it exactly right, we will give it to the reader who is the closest. --- This contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the …
The photograph featured in Thursday's Then & Now quiz was taken in 1891, according to the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. The photograph above shows a shot of Salem Harbor today, taken from Stramski Beach. Congratulations to Bella Traesch-Doeg, who offered the closest guess at 10:51 a.m. on our home page. Bella has won herself a gift card to a local business. Thanks to all of you who offered answers this week - Good luck with next week's clue! Bella, please send the address where you'd like to have the card shipped to owen.boss@patch.com.
Can you guess in what year this photo was taken of Salem Harbor from Lafayette Street? The man in the foreground may give you a few hints. Every Saturday we put up a historic photo of Marblehead taken from the archives at the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. Then, on Sunday morning, we reveal when it was taken and show what the location looks like today. Be the first to correctly date this week's photo in the comment box below or on our Facebook Page and win a gift card to a local business. If no one gets it exactly right, we will give it to the reader who is the closest. --- This …
The photograph of The Norseman in yesterday's Then & Now quiz was taken in 1889, according to the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. The photograph above shows a shot taken from Marblehead Neck earlier this year. Congratulations to Jayne Stanley Mace, who nailed the date and was able to name the ship. Jayne submitted her answer on our Facebook Page and has now won two weeks in a row! Jayne has won herself a gift card to a local business. Thanks to all of you who offered answers this week - Good luck with next week's clue! Jayne, please send the address where you'd like to have the card…
Can you guess in what year this photo was taken of a ship that ran ashore near Tom Moore's Rock? Can you name the ship? Every Saturday we put up a historic photo of Marblehead taken from the archives at the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. Then, on Sunday morning, we reveal when it was taken and show what the location looks like today. Be the first to correctly date this week's photo in the comment box below or on our Facebook Page and win a gift card to a local business. If no one gets it exactly right, we will give it to the reader who is the closest. --- This contest is open to …
The photograph of Marblehead Firewards featured in yesterday's Then & Now quiz was taken in 1901, according to the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. The photograph above shows the modern fire department. Congratulations to Jayne Stanley Mace, who nailed it right on the head. Jayne has won herself a gift card to a local business. Thanks to all of you who offered answers this week - Good luck with next week's clue! Jayne, please send the address where you'd like to have the card shipped to owen.boss@patch.com.
Can you guess in what year this photo was taken of Marblehead's fire wards? Every Thursday we post a historic photo of Marblehead taken from the archives at the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. Then, on Friday morning, we reveal when it was taken and show what the location looks like today. Be the first to correctly date this week's photo in the comment box below and win a gift card to a local business. If no one gets it exactly right, we will give it to the reader who is the closest. --- This contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who…
The photograph of the Corinthian Yacht Club featured in yesterday's Then & Now quiz was taken on Aug. 3, 1891, according to the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. Congratulations to Peder Hamilton, who was only off by one year. Peder has won himself a gift card to a local business. Thanks to all of you who offered answers this week - Good luck with next week's clue! Peder, please send the address where you'd like to have the card shipped to owen.boss@patch.com.
Can you guess in what year this photo was taken of the landing at the Corinthian Yacht Club? Every Thursday we post a historic photo of Marblehead taken from the archives at the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. Then, on Friday morning, we reveal when it was taken and show what the location looks like today. Be the first to correctly date this week's photo in the comment box below and win a gift card to a local business. If no one gets it exactly right, we will give it to the reader who is the closest. --- This contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the …
The photograph featured in Thursday's Then & Now quiz was taken of World War I soldiers in 1917, according to the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. The photograph above shows Marblehead's modern Post Office on Smith Street. Congratulations to Peder Hamilton, who correctly answered 1917. Hamilton has won himself a gift card to a local business. Thanks to all of you who offered answers this week - Good luck with next week's clue! Hamilton, please send the address where you'd like to have the card shipped to owen.boss@patch.com.
Can you guess in what year this photo was taken of local soldiers in front of the Marblehead Post Office? Every Thursday we post a historic photo of Marblehead taken from the archives at the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. Then, on Friday morning, we reveal when it was taken and show what the location looks like today. Be the first to correctly date this week's photo in the comment box below and win a gift card to a local business. If no one gets it exactly right, we will give it to the reader who is the closest. --- This contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States …
The photograph featured in Thursday's Then & Now quiz was taken in 1906, according to the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. The photograph above shows what Little Harbor looks like today. Congratulations to Jere Andrews, who was only off by six years. Jere has won a gift card to a local business. Thanks to all of you who offered answers this week and good luck with next week's clue! Jere, please send the address where you'd like to have the card shipped to: owen.boss@patch.com. 
Can you guess in what year this photo was taken of Peach's Point in Marblehead? In the foreground are some shanties along the harbor and Brown's Island is in the background. Every Thursday we post a historic photo of Marblehead taken from the archives at the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. Then, on Friday morning, we reveal when it was taken and show what the location looks like today. Be the first to correctly date this week's photo in the comment box below and win a gift card to a local business. If no one gets it exactly right, we will give it to the reader who is the closest…
The photograph featured in Saturday's Then & Now quiz was taken at 227 Washington Street in 1927, according to the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society. The photograph above shows the same spot today and the Ford pickup is parked right about where the damaged vehicle was. Think that tree was planted after the accident? Could it be the same tree? Let us know in the comments section. Congratulations to Barbara Perry, who nailed it right on the head. Barbara has won herself a gift card to a local business. Thanks to all of you who offered answers this week - Good luck with next week's clue! …
Can you guess in what year this photo was taken of "Phil Clark's Damaged Car" on Washington Street? The vehicle, according to the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society, was damaged by a tree that was blown over during a hurricane.  Do you recognize the make or model of the car? Every Saturday we put up a historic photo of Marblehead. Then, on Sunday morning, we reveal when it was taken and show what the location looks like today. Be the first to correctly date this week's photo in the comment box below and win a gift card to a local business. If no one gets it exactly right, we will give …
 
 
 

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