Clipper Cove light house [picture]
description- – Published for Breck's of Boston.
- – "Ahoy! Light housekeeping is fun at Clipper Cove in Pleasure Island" -- from front of postcard
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2008-06-24T17:11:18Z
- – 2008-06-24T17:11:18Z
- – [195?]
- – [195?]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) History Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield.
Authentic country store at Pleasure Island [picture]
description- – 1 postcard :
- – "Breck's old country store charms thousands of visitors yearly-with its incredible collection of merchandise from an age long lost. Even a cracker barrel and checker board are available to youngsters. Unusual new gift and souvenir items are sold in the shop on the corner. The big Park covers 100 acres in Wakefield, Mass., on Route 128, Exit 21A, just outside Boston" -- Text from back of postcard.
- – Published for Breck's of Boston.
- – Color photo by George F. Jeans.
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:27Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:27Z
- – [195?]
- – [195?]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) History Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield.
First Baptist Church, Main Street, Wakefield, Mass. [picture]
description- – Postcard shows the First Baptist Church on Main Street. The Church is the third building on the site, and was dedicated on December 11, 1872.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:22Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:22Z
- – [n.d.]
- – [n.d.]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield Pictorial works.
Wakefield National Bank, Wakefield, Mass. [picture].
description- – Postcard shows the Wakefield National Bank building, at the corner of Main and Chestnut Streets. The location is now occupied by the Wakefield Savings Bank.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:22Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:22Z
- – [n.d.]
- – [n.d.]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield.
Armory, Wakefield, Mass. [picture]
description- – Postcard shows the Massachusetts State Armory on Main Street at the corner of Armory Street. The building was dedicated on January 15, 1913. In 1975 the town of Wakefield purchased the armory from the state for one dollar. It is now known as the Americal Civic Center and operated by the Americal Civic Center Association.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:22Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:22Z
- – [n.d.]
- – [n.d.]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield.
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield, Mass. [picture]
description- – Postcard shows the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library after opening in 1922. Card is undated, but bears a postmark of 1928.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:22Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:22Z
- – [n.d.]
- – [n.d.]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
- – Pictorial works.
High School, Wakefield, Mass. [picture]
description- – Postcard shows the High School on Wakefield Common at Lafayette Street. Built in 1871, the building was used for school purposes until 1937, when it was remodeled as part of a WPA project for municipal offices. The building, also known as the Lafayette building, is now Wakefield's Town Hall.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:22Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:22Z
- – [1898]
- – [1898]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield Pictorial works.
Soldiers and sailors memorial, Wakefield, Mass. [picture]
description- – "Printed in France".
- – Postcard shows the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial on the lower common, erected in 1902 to commemorate Wakefield's Civil War casualties.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:22Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:22Z
- – [n.d.]
- – [n.d.]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
- – History Civil War, 1861-1865 Monuments.
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield, Mass. [picture].
description- – Postcard shows the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library after opening in 1922.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:23Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:23Z
- – [n.d.]
- – [n.d.]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
Wiley's Boat house&Cubberly's Dance Hall, Wakefield, Mass. [picture]
description- – Postcard shows a view looking west from Main Street across the Common toward the boathouse at the end of Lake Street on the southern shore of Lake Quannapowitt. Card is undated but bears a postmark of 1915.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:23Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:23Z
- – [n.d.]
- – [n.d.]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield.
St. Florence's Roman Catholic Church, Butler Avenue, Wakefield, Mass. [picture]
description- – Postcard shows St. Florence's Church on Butler Avenue. The building was completed in 1960.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:23Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:23Z
- – [n.d.]
- – [n.d.]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield
Baptist Church&Rockery, Wakefield, Mass. [picture]
description- – Postcard depicts a view northwest across Main Street towards the Baptist Church. The Rockery and High School (now Town Hall) are also visible.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:23Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:23Z
- – [n.d.]
- – [n.d.]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield Pictorial works.
Gold Pan Gulch at Pleasure Island [picture]
description- – 1 postcard : color ; 8.75 x 14 cm
- – "A rustic section at Pleasure Island traces the western movement of early New Englanders. Gun fights are frequent. Stage coaches, covered wagons, buckboards, surreys and a live steam railroad carry visitors into the romantic West. Diamond Lil's Saloon (soft drinks only), the Chisholm Trail, a gold mining operation for guests, and even a newspaper office are popular attractions. The multi-million dollar Park is in Wakefield, Mass., outside Boston, on Route 128, Exit 21A." -- Text from back of postcard.
- – Published for Breck's of Boston.
- – Color photo by George F. Jeans.
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:23Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:23Z
- – [195?]
- – [195?]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) History Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield.
Entrance to fun at Pleasure Island [picture]
description- – 1 postcard :
- – "View from the front gate of Pleasure Island, in Wakefield, Mass., shows the Plaza in which thousands of talented free entertainers appear annually. Beyond the Plaza is the main street of Clipper Cove, a quaint attraction in the multi-million dollar family recreation center, on Route 128, Exit 21A." -- Text from back of postcard.
- – Published for Breck's of Boston.
- – Color photo by George F. Jeans.
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:23Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:23Z
- – [195?]
- – [195?]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) History Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield.
Highballing with Old Smokey at Pleasure Island [picture].
description- – Published for Breck's of Boston.
- – 1 postcard :
- – "One of the most popular rides at exciting Pleasure Island, in Wakefield, Mass. (Route 128, Exit 21A), is the trip on Old Smokey. The narrow-gauge train is the only railroad in history to have a hold-up every trip! Circling key parts of the $4,000,000 family recreation center, the historic locomotive is pictured passing through the Western badlands near the Park's Goldpan Gulch." -- Text from back of postcard.
- – Color photo by George F. Jeans.
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:24Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:24Z
- – [196?].
- – [196?].
- – Wakefield (Mass.) History Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield.
Exciting pirate ride at Pleasure Island [picture]
description- – 1 postcard
- – "Pirates in costume welcome visitors in the authentic thatched-topped boats that sail regularly for Pirate's Cove at Pleasure Island in Wakefield, Mass., on Route 128, Exit 21A, just outside Boston. The popular vessels carry landlubbers to a realistic pirate's hideaway - complete with tree house, animals, lookout towers, and wrecked ships." -- Text from back of postcard.
- – Published for Breck's of Boston.
- – Color photo by George F. Jeans.
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:24Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:24Z
- – [195?]
- – [195?]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) History Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield.
Colonial Hilton Inn [picture]
description- – "Colonial Hilton Inn, Exit 31 and 32, Rte. 128, Wakefield, Massachusetts, Tel.: 617-245-9300. New England's most spectacular motor inn featuring 180 luxurious rooms and suites. Year 'round glass enclosed pool, health club, 18 hole golf course, cocktail lounge, coffee shop, banquet and meeting rooms. Colonial's Famous Restaurant and Cocktail Lounges with dancing and entertainment. About 20 minutes to downtown Boston and airport." - text from back of postcard.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:24Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:24Z
- – [n.d.]
- – [n.d.]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield.
Colonial settlers at Pleasure Island [picture].
description- – 1 postcard :
- – "A boy and girl of colonial days stand along Clipper cove, the main street in charming Pleasure Island, the $4,000,000 family fun center in Wakefield, Mass., on Route 128, Exit 21A. The street is an authentic waterfront village as it might have looked a hundred years ago. Note the handspun chocolate shop and historic popcorn wagon." -- Text from back of postcard.
- – Color photo by George F. Jeans.
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:24Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:24Z
- – [195?]
- – [195?]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) History Pictorial works.
- – Massachusetts Wakefield.
Harvard Knitting Mill, Wakefield, Mass. [picture].
description- – Postcard depicts the Harvard Knitting Mill complex looking south from the corner of Albion and Foundry Streets.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:24Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:24Z
- – [n.d.]
- – [n.d.]
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
Spanish war monument and Rockery, Wakefield, Mass. [picture]
description- – Postcard shows the Rockery on Main Street, looking north. The statue known as "The Hiker", by Theodore Kitson, was erected on October 12, 1926 in honor of Wakefield citizens who took part in the Spanish-American War.
- – 1 postcard :
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:24Z
- – 2007-11-26T21:32:24Z
- – [192?].
- – [192?].
- – Wakefield (Mass.) Pictorial works.
- – History Spanish-American War, 1898 Monuments.
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