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Then & Now

Monday, September 24, 2012

When Is It?

Can you guess when this photograph was taken of Marblehead harbor?

Can you guess in what year this photo was taken in Marblehead? We dug up this historic local photo in the archives of the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society on Washington Street. HINT: Is something missing from Chandler Hovey Park? We will be announcing the correct answer, and our winner, tomorrow morning.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Then & Now

And The Answer Is...

Did you win yesterday's Then & Now quiz?

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.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Then & Now

When Is It?

Can you guess when this photograph was taken? Be the first to answer correctly and win a prize.

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 of Columbia who are 18 and older. To enter, just submit your answer in the comments section below. All entries must be received by midnight tonight, …

Friday, March 16, 2012

Then & Now

And The Answer Is...

Did you win yesterday's Then & Now quiz?

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.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Then & Now

Where Is It?

Can you identify this location in Marblehead? Be the first to answer correctly and win a prize.

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. --- This contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older. To enter, just submit your …

Friday, March 9, 2012

Then & Now

And The Answer Is...

Did you win yesterday's Then & Now quiz?

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.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Then & Now

When Is It?

Can you guess when this photograph was taken of the Old Town House? Be the first to answer correctly and win a prize.

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 District of Columbia who are 18 and older. To enter, just submit your answer in the comments section below. All entries must be received by midnight …

Peter Lake, LAKE Real Estate

3:47 am on Friday, March 9, 2012

1896, although I really think it was 1895, but that was taken. Electricity has just come to Marblehead.   more ›

Friday, March 2, 2012

Then & Now

And The Answer Is...

Did you win yesterday's Then & Now quiz?

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.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Then & Now

When Is It?

Can you guess when this photograph was taken of Salem Harbor? Be the first to answer correctly and win a prize.

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 contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older. To enter, just submit your answer in the …

Friday, February 24, 2012

Then & Now

And The Answer Is...

Did you win yesterday's Then & Now quiz?

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 shipped to owen.boss@patch.com.

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