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Winer Bros., 190-198 Rantoul
foot lines.
Wood, Joseph, Hamilton 898
Woodbury, Anna C. Mrs., 345 Cabot gen. dir. Woodbury, H. P. & Son, 123 Hale foot lines
Wright, Ernest, 573 Cabot head lines Ve Brunswick Shoppe, 266 Cabot 65 Veo. E. Henrv. 242 Cabot gen. dir. Young. T. Fred, 5 Abbott foot lines V. M. C. A .. 239-247 Cabot 7
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CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Patrons in Boston, Essex, Marble head, Peabody, Lynn, Salem, Wen-
ham, Etc.
Abdominal Belts
Curtis & Spindell Co., 205 Oxford St., Lynn See page 83
Acetylene Welding
Auto Welding & Brazing Co., 9 Bridge St., Salem See page 990 Salem Auto Body Co. Inc. 25 Boston St. Salem See page 8b
Agricultural Implements
Waters & Brown Co., 57-59 Wash- ington, Salem See page 91
Automobile Dealers
Mill Hill Motor Co., 231 Washington St., Salem See foot lines
Automobile Duco Finishing
Salem Auto Body Co., 25 Boston st., Salem See page 8b
Automobile Glass
Pitman & Brown Co., 11 Washington St., Salem See page 3 Salem Auto Body Co., Inc., 25 Bos- ton St., Salem See page 8b
Automobile Frames Straightened
Auto Welding & Brazing Co. 9 Bridge st. Salem. See page 990 Salem Auto Body Co. Inc. 25 Bos- ton st., Salem. See page 8b
Automobile Insurance
Holyoke Mutual Fire Insurance Co., 114 Washington st., Salem. See page 783
Automobile Repairs Jenness Lyndon A., 9 Bridge st., Sa- lem. See page 14 Mill Hill Motor Co., 231 Washington st., Salem Sce foot lines Salem Auto Body Co. Inc., 25 Bos- ton st., Salem. See page 8b
Automobile Supplies Davison, S. G., 72 Lafayette st., Sa- lem. Sce page 13
Jenness, London A., 9 Bridge st., Sa- lem See page 14 Riverside Filling Station, Causeway, Essex. See map. Mill Hill Motor Co., 231 Washington st., Salem See foot lines
Automobile Tires and Tubes
Davison, S. G., 72 Lafayette st., Sa- lem. Sec page 13
Automobile Welding and Brazing Auto Welding & Brazing Co. 9 Bridge st., Salem See page 990 Salem Auto Body Co. Inc., 25 Bos- ton See page 8b
Automobile Windshields
Pitman & Brown Co., 11 Washington st., Salem See page 3
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Banks
Merchants National Bank, 253 Es- sex st., Salem. See page 18 Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, 210 Essex st., Salen See Beverly map Salem Savings Bank, 125 Washington st. Salem. See page 17
Battery Service
Jenness, Lyndon A., 9 Bridge st., Sa- lem See page 14
Boat Hardware
Waters & Brown, 57-59 Washington st., Salem See page 91
Bookbinders and Paper Rulers
MacDonald & Sons, Inc., 208 Sum- mer st., Boston See page 989
Brick
Atlantic Building Wrecking Co., 656 Broad, Lynn. See page 990 Pitman & Brown Co., 40 Bridge, Sa- lem See page 3
Builders' Hardware
Atlantic Building Wrecking Co., 656 Broad Lynn See page 990 Pitman & Brown Co. 40 Bridge, Sa- lem. See page 3 Waters & Brown Co., 57-59 Wash- ington, Salem Sce page 91
Building Material
Atlantic Building Wrecking Co., The, Lynn, Mass See page 990 Dow Lumber Co., Canal st. ext., Sa- lem See page 58 Pitman & Brown Co., 40 Bridge st., Salem Sce page 3
Building Movers
Goodwin, B. F. & Son, Orne st., Mar- blehead. Sec page 29
Building Papers
Pitman & Brown Co., 40 Bridge st., Salem See page 3 Waters & Brown, 57-59 Washington st., Salem Sec page 91
Building Wreckers
Atlantic Building Wrecking Co., The, Lynn, Mass See page 990
Business College
Hawthorne Institute Inc., 18 New Derby, Salem See page 30
Carbon Removed
Auto Welding & Brazing Co. 9 Bridge st. Salem. See page 990
Carpets and Rugs
Bixby, H. M. & Co., The, 242 Essex st., Salem See page 31
Catering
Hicks, P. C., 17 Market sq., Lynn. Sce page 30
Cemetery Memorials
Kimball Bros., 7-9 Dodge, Salem See page 59
Chicken and Duck Dinners
Essex Duck Inn, 'Northern ave., Es- sex. See inside back cover
Chimney Cleaning Tarr, Norman C., off Main st. Wen- ham Sec page 88
China and Cut Glass
Low Daniel & Co. Inc., Salem. Sec page 55
Circulating Library Moody, L. B. Co., 131 Washington st., Salem Sce page 64
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Clams (Served) In Any Style ®
Riverside House, Causeway, Essex. See map.
Clothing and Furnishings
Clark & Friend, 225 Essex st., Salem See page 31
Donahue, Dan A., 178 Essex st., Sa- lem See page 32 Webber, Wm. G. Co., (women's), 238 Essex st. Salem See page 4
Coats and Suits
Webber, william G. Co., 238 Essex st., Salem. See page 4 .
Coal
Fairfield, Knight Coal Co., 79 Wash- ington st., Salem. See page 34
Contractors
Welch, James J. & Co., Salem. See page 22
Copyrights
Lovett, Charles W., 23 Central ave., Lynn. See back bone
Cutlery
Waters & Brown, 57-59 Washington st., Salem. See page 91
Diamonds
Low, Daniel & Co., Inc., Salem. See page 55 Wheeler Ezbon Inc., 244 Essex st., Salem. See page 55
Doors, Sash and Blinds Dow Lumber Co., Canal st. ext., Sa- lem. See page 58 Pitman & Brown Co., 40 Bridge st., Salem. See page 3
Draperies
Bixby, H. M. Co., 242 Essex st., Sa- lem See page 31
Webber, William G. Co., 238 Essex st., Salem. See page 4
Druggists
Eaton, F. E., 170 Essex st., Salem. See page 36
Dry Goods
Webber, William G. Co., 238 Essex st., Salem. See page 4
Duck and Chicken Dinners
Essex Duck Inn, Northern ave., Es- sex See inside back cover
Elastic Bandages
Curtis & Spindell Co., 205 Oxford st., Lynn. See page 83
Factory Supplies
Pitman & Brown Co., 40 Bridge st., Salem. See page 3
Filing Equipment
Moody, L. B. Co., 131 Washington st., Salem. See page 64
Fire Extinguishers
Tarr, Norman C., off Main st., Wen- ham See page 88 -
Fire Insurance
Holyoke Mutual Fire Ins. Co., 114 Washington st., Salem. See page 785
Fire Protection Equipment
North Shore Fire Appliance Co., (N. C. Tarr), off Main, Wenham See page 88
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Fountain Pens
Moody, L. B. Co., 131 Washington st., Salem See page 64
Fried Clams
Riverside House, Causeway, Essex. See map
Furnace Work
Trask Roofing Co., 36 St. Peter st., Salem. See page 803
Furniture
Dine Furniture Co., 181 Essex st., Salem See page 44
Garages
Mill Hill Motor Co., 231 Washing- ton st., Salem See foot lines
Glass
Pitman & Brown Co., 40 Bridge st., Salem. See page 3
Granite Work
Kimball Bros., 7-9 Dodge st., Salem. See page 59
Greeting Cards
Moody, L. B. Co., 131 Washington · st., Salem. See page 64
Hand Laundry
Parsons Laundry, 12 Nursery st., Sa- lem See page 56
Hardware
Waters & Brown, 57-59 Washington st., Salem See page 91
Hats
Clark & Friend, 225 Essex st., Salem See page 31
Donahue, Dan A., 178 Essex st., Sa- lem See page 32
Heavy Machinery Moving
Goodwin, B. F. & Son, Orne st., Mar- blehead See page 29
Hotels
Essex Duck Inn, Northern ave., Es- sex See inside back cover New Essex House, 176 Essex st., Sa- lem See page 49
Hupmobile Sales and Service
Mill Hill Motor Co., 231 Washing- ton st., Salem See foot lines
Ignition Work
Jenness Lyndon A., 9 Bridge st., Sa- lem See page 14
Insurance
Frye David, 126 Washington st., Sa- lem. See page 54
Holyoke Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 114 Washington st., Salem. See page 785 Salem Five Cents Savings Bank. (life), 210 Essex st., Salem See map.
Investments
Salem Morris Plan Co., 35 New Der- by st., Salem. See page 58
Jewelers
Daniel Low & Co., Inc., Salem. See page 55 Wheeler, Ezbon, Inc., 244 Essex st., Salem. See page 55
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Lace Curtains and. Draperies
Bixby, H. M. Co., The, 242 Essex st., Salem See page 31
Ladies' Furnishings
Webber, William G. Co., 238 Essex st., Salem. See page 4
Ladies' Haberdashery and Coats
· Clark & Friend, 225 Essex st., Sa- lem. See page 31
Laundries
Parsons Laundry, 12. Nursery st., Sa- lem See page 56 Salem Laundry Co., 51 Lafayette st., Salem. See page 57
Lawyer
Lovett, Charles W., 23 Central ave., Lynn. See back bone
Leather Goods
Low, Daniel & Co., Inc., Salem. 'Sce page 55
Linoleum
Bixby, H. M. Co., The, 242 Essex st., Salem. See page 31
Loans
Salem Morris Plan Co., 35 New Der- by. st., Salem. See page 58
Lobster and Clam Dinners
Riverside House Causeway Essex. See map
Loose Leaf Ledgers, Etc. Moody, L. B. Co., 131 Washington st., Salem. See page 64
Lumber
Atlantic Building Wrecking Co.,
Lynn, Mass. See page 990 Dow Lumber Co., Canal st. ext., Sa- lem. See page 58 Pitman & Brown Co. 40 Bridge st., Salem. See page 3
Marble and Granite
Kimball Bros., 7-9 Dodge, Salem. Sce page 59
Masons' Supplies
Pitman & Brown Co., 40 Bridge st., Salem. See page 3
Men's Clothing and Furnishings
Clark & Friend, 225 Essex st., Salem. See page 31 Donahue, Dan A., 178 Essex st., Sa- lem. See page 32
Millinery
Webber, Wiliam G. Co. 238 Essex st. Salem. See page 4
Monuments
Kimball Bros., 7-9 Dodge st., Salem See page 59
Mortgage Loans
Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, 210 Essex st., Salem, See Beverly map. Salem Savings Bank, 125 Washing- ton st., Salem. See page 17.
Musical Merchandise Lefavour Music House, 186 Essex st., Salem. See page 61
Mutual Savings Banks Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, 210 Essex st., Salem. See Beverly map. Salem Savings Bank, 125 Washing- ton st., Salem. See page 17
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Newspapers
Salem Evening News, Washington st., Salem. See page 63
Office Supplies
Moody, L. B. Co., 131 Washington st., Salem. See page 64
Paints and Oils
Pitman & Brown Co., 40 Bridge st., Salem. See page 3 Waters & Brown 57-59 Washington st., Salem. See page 91
Patents
Lovett, Charles W., 23 Central ave., Lynn. See back bone.
Pianos
Lefavour Music House, 186 Essex, st., Salem. See page 61
Piano Tuning and Repairs Lefavour Music House, 186 Essex, Salem. See page 61
Plumbing Supplies
Atlantic Building Wrecking Co., 656 Broad, Lynn. See page 990
Printers
Page & Goodwin Printing Co., 13 Lowell st., Peabody. See page 81
Radios
Dine Furniture Co., 181 Esesx st., Salem. See page 44 Lefavour Music House, 186 Esex, Sa- lem. See page 61
Real Estate
Frye, David, 126 Washington, Salem. See page 54
Restaurants
Essex Duck Inn, Northern ave., Es- sex. See inside back cover Riverside House, Causeway, Essex. See map.
Riggers
Goodwin, B. F. & Son, Orne st., Mar- blehead. See page 29
Roofers
Trask Roofing Co., 36 St. Peter st., Salem. See page 785
Roofing Materials
Atlantic Building Wrecking Co., The, Lynn, Mass. See page 990 Dow Lumber Co., Canal st ext. Sa- lem. See page 58 Pitman & Brown Co., 40 Bridge st., Salem. See page 3 Trask Roofing Co., 36 St. Peter st., Salem. See page 785
Rubber Stamps
Globe Stamp Works, 299 Washing- ton, Boston. See page 990
Rug Cleaning
Salem Laundry Co., 51 Lafayette st., Salem. See page 57
Rugs and Linoleum®
Bixby, H. M. Co., The, 242 Essex, Sa- lem See page 31 Dine Furniture Co., 181 Essex st., Salem. See page 44
Sacro-Iliac Belts
Curtis & Spindell Co., 205 Oxford st., Lynn. See page 83
Safe Deposit Vaults
Merchants National Bank, 253 Essex st., Salem. See page 18
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Savings Banks Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, 210 Essex st., Salem. See map Salem Savings Bank, 125 Washington st., Salem. See page 17
Sheet Metal Work
Trask Roofing Co., 36 St. Peter st., Salem. See page 785
Slate Roofing
Trask Roofing Co., 36 St. Peter st., Salem. See page 785
Stationery and Office Supplies
Moody, L. B. Co., 131 Washington st., Salem See page 64
Steam Laundries
Parsons Laundry, 12 Nursery st., Sa- lem See page 56 Salem Laundry Co., 51 Lafayette st., Salem. See page 57
Stencils
Globe Stamp Works, 299 Washing- ton, Boston. See page 990
Storm Doors and Windows Pitman & Brown Co., 11 Washington st., Salem. See page 3
Stoves and Ranges
Dine Furniture Co., 181 Essex st., Salem. See page 44
Surgical Appliances
Curtis & Spindell Co., 205 Oxford st., Lynn See page 83
Tire and Tube Vulcanizing
Davison, S. G., 72 Lafayette st., Sa- lem. See page 13.
Tools
Waters & Brown, 57-59 Washington st., Salem. See page 91
Trade-Marks Lovett, Charles W., 23 Central ave., Lynn. See back bone
Trusses and Crutches
Curtis & Spindell Co., 205 Oxford st., Lynn. See page 83.
Upholstery Goods
Bixby, H. M. Co., The, 242 Essex st., Salem. See page 31 Webber, William G. Co., 238 Essex st., Salem. See page 4.
Victor Radios and Electrolas
Lefavour Music House, 186 Essex st., Salem. See page 61
Vocal Teachers
Walker-Crowley, Gertrude, Mrs. 18 Mt. Vernon, Salem. See page 61
Vulcanizing Davison, S. G., 72 Lafayette st., Sa- lem. See page 13.
Wall Papers
Bixby, H. M. Co., The, 242 Essex st., Salem. See page 31
Watch and Jewelry Repairing
Low, Daniel & Co., Inc., Salem. See page 55. Wheeler, Ezbon Inc. 244 Essex st., Salem. See page 55.
Watches Low, Daniel & Co., Inc. Salem. See page 55.
Wheeler Ezbon Inc., 244 Essex st., Salem. See page 55
Women's Ready-to-Wear
Webber, William G. Co., 238 Essex st., Salem. See page 4.
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BEVERLY
(FURNISHED BY THE BEVERLY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)
LOCATION
Stretching for seven miles along the beautiful and world-famous North Shore of Massachusetts Bay, at the Gateway to' Cape Ann, Beverly and its constituent residential sections,-North Beverly, Rial Side, Prides Crossing, Beverly Cove, and Beverly Farms, enjoys the invigorating salt air of the
VIEW OF CABOT STREET
wide Atlantic, cool in summer, and warmer in winter than · communities located farther inland. From sea level the terrain in places rises to a height of more than one hundred feet, affording a combination of conditions which makes Beverly such a delightful and well-known residential city.
Beverly is situated 18 miles Northeast of Boston, on the main line Eastern Division of the Boston & Maine Railroad. 61 trains daily from and to Boston, the average running time being 31 minutes, make Beverly the ideal place for those employed in Greater Boston to live. The famous North Shore Drive, which winds along one of the most beautiful and picturesque shorelines in the world, begins at Beverly, and is used by many thousands of tourists from every part of the United States and Canada.
Beverly is only six hours' ride by train from New York City, and many nationally famous captains of industry whose business is in the metropo- lis maintain magnificent summer estates in the exclusive Prides Crossing and Beverly Farms districts. Beverly is reached from every direction by modern concrete and macadam State highways, and is on Routes 1A and 127, leading to Maine and New Hampshire points.
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MUNICIPAL FACTS
Beverly is a City of 29,200 people, the great majority of whom are native born. Beverly was founded in 1626, six years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, by a hardy group of fisherfolk and small farmers, was incorporated as a Town in 1668, and became a City in 1894.
The City is governed by a Mayor and Board of Aldermen, composed of representatives of the 6 wards in the City and 3 aldermen at large, elected annually, and the Mayor, elected bi-annually.
Taxable property in the City is valued at approximately $50,000,000.00, making Beverly one of the wealthiest cities per capita in Massachusetts. The tax rate (1929) is $27.40 per $1000 of valuation, is one of the lowest tax rates in the Commonwealth, and assessable valuations are very reasonable.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Beverly is fortunate in having the finest of educational systems, includ- ing 13 elementary school buildings, housing over one hundred grades, a newly erected $1,500,000 high school building, and trade and industrial schools for training in several of the principal trades.
The Fire and Police departments rank high in efficiency among the departments of the State.
The City is serviced with an excellent water supply, pumped direct from Wenham Lake which is on the outskirts of the community, and high water pressure is maintained in a large section of the City.
A modern, first class public library is maintained in the center of the City, and well stocked branches are distributed throughout the outlying centers of poulation.
TRANSPORTATION BEVERLY HARBOR
Beverly Harbor is reached from the open Atlantic by a 24 foot mean low water channel, admitting ocean-going vessels up to a 30-foot draught at
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high tide. The principal imports by sea are petroleum products, coal, and lumber. These products are imported from Mexico, Canada, and European ports. Regular lines of steamers run between Beverly and Port Arthur, Texas, and Beverly and Portland, Maine. During the past year, more than one hundred vessels, including those of British, Norwegian, Swedish, Canadian,and United States registry, have brought cargoes into the Port of Beverly. Many desirable industrial sites are available for development along the Bass River which is connected by a 40 foot draw with the harbor. The Danvers River, which also flows into Beverly Harbor is navigable for several miles, and several very desirable industrial sites are available for develop- ment along its shores.
RAILROAD SERVICE
Beverly is located on the main line, Eastern Division of the Boston & Maine Railroad, at the junction of the Gloucester Branch. The freight ser- vice provided for local commerce and industry is of the best, while the
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passenger service is excellent to all points. Sixty-one trains a day to and from Boston, the averaging running time being only 31 minutes, make Beverly easily accessible to commuters employed in Greater Boston. Fast trains to Portsmouth, N. H .; Portland, Maine; and Canadian points furnish the best in railroad transportation.
MOTOR HIGHWAYS AND LOCAL TRANSIT
Beverly is the hub of a network of the finest State highways, extending in every direction. Mileage from Beverly to Boston is 18 miles, to Gloucester, 13 miles, to Manchester, N. H., 60 miles, Worcester 61 miles, Lowell 28 miles, Lawrence, 21 miles, Lynn, 10 miles, Portsmouth, N. H., 53 miles, and Port- land, Maine 93 miles. Frequent street car and bus service furnishes good local transit facilities to outlying secions of he City.
BEVERLY AIRPORT
In Beverly is located the first municipal airport in Essex County. Fast, dependable service is provided in Department of Commerce licensed
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airplanes for passengers, express, and freight to any point. Hangar and res- taurant facilities, fuel, and supplies for minor repairs are available at the airport for visiting aircraft. Runways of regulation size provide suitable land- ing surface for airplanes of any size. Two large airway guides, one on the roof of the United Shoe Machinery Corporation factories, and one on the Gulf Refining Company distributing plant on the waterfront, are maintained to guide aircraft safely to the airport.
COMMERCIAL FACTS
Beverly with adjoining towns within its trading area, comprises a population of 50,000 people. Within a radius of 20 miles live more than
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one and one half million people, providing a rich merchandising area for local manufactured products. The modern, well-stocked retail stores are patronized by both permanent residents of the City and those who summer along the North Shore.
Four modern banks,-one National Bank, one Trust Company, one Savings Bank, and one Cooperative Bank, as well as several thriving Credit Unions, provide up-to-date banking facilities for the City and its environs.
INDUSTRIES
Within the confines of the City there are located more than 50 man- ufacturing establishments, employing 4,500 persons. Annually approximaely $6,000,000 in payrolls are paid out by these industries, and the average wage ranks high among the industrial cities of New England. $15,000,000 worth of manufactured products leave Beverly each year for every part of the world.
The principal manufactured product is shoe machinery. Beverly is the headquarters of the great United Shoe Machinery Corporation, and con- sequently the largest shoe machinery manufacturing city in the world. Boots and shoes are next in importance, and shoe findings, lasts, counters, cut soles, wooden and rubber heels, shoe ornaments, oiled clothing, machine tools, paper boxes, confectionery, beds and bedding, interior wood finish, prepared lumber,
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airplane tools and parts, furniture, and miscellaneous products make up the balance of Beverly's industrial output ..
Beverly presents a number of excellent opportunities for industrial development, there being available a good supply of intelligent, native labor, both male and female, plenty of suitable land, abundant power, the best ship- ping faciities, and strong community cooperation. In addition to this, within one hundred miles radius of Beverly is included the richest retail market in New England.
The Beverly Chamber of Commerce maintains an enterprising Indus- trial Development Division which is always ready to consult with manufact- urers regarding location in this area.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
HISTORIC POINTS OF INTEREST
In Beverly are located the sites of the first Sunday School in America, the first Cotton Mill, and the first Custom House in Massachusetts. Before the Federal Custom Houses were established, Beverly was the port of entry for Massachusetts, and the records are still preserved in the archives of the Beverly Historical Society.
During the early days of the revolutionary war, Beverly was one of the most important towns in the Colony. All war supplies, excepting farm produce, had to be brought to the Colony by sea. The English fleet com- manded Boston Harbor, with outposts at Marblehead, Salem Harbor was diffi- cult to enter, and as there was then no way of crossing the Lynn marshes, the road to Cambridge via Newburyport Turnpike was the shortest route for Army supplies. Beverly also had better wharfage facilities than Salem.
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BIRTHPLACE OF THE U. S. NAVY
The first ship under commission of the Federal Government, the "Hannah", sailed out of Beverly Harbor, having been outfitted and equipped in Beverly, although owned and commanded by Marblehead men. Many other privateers and ships carrying letters of marque sailed out of Beverly during the early part of the revolution, which captured and brought in many prizes, as well as ammunition and supplies for the Colonial armies.
Famous clipper ships in the East India trade made Beverly their home port, and many interesting relics of Beverly's marine history are on display at the Beverly Historical Society museum.
HIGH SCHOOL
RECREATION FACILITIES
Well-equipped playgrounds are located in every section of the City for the children of the community. Two excellent public bathing beaches andd a large number of private beaches provide the finest accommodations for bathers.
The municipality maintains a number of beautiful parks throughout the City, and the Beverly Improvement Society through its beautifying pro- gram has made Beverly a City of beautiful shade trees and gardens,-a veri- table Garden City of the North Shore.
Three fine golf courses are located within the suburban area, and golf and tennis are popular local sports.
Within and near the City there are a number of clear fresh-water lakes of considerable size, and fishing, bathing, canoeing, and other aquatic sports are enjoyed during the summer season.
A number of delightful small inns and tourists' rests provide excellent lodging for travellers, and the North Shore is famous the world over for its restaurants, in which shore dinners and sea food are served in true New England style.
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Y. M. C. A. BUILDING
Beverly is particularly fortunate in having a modern $250,000 Y. M. C. A. Building, equipped with dormitories, gymnasium, bowling alleys and billiard rooms, library, squash court, indoor track, swimming pool, and other recreational facilities. The Association is very active in Beverly, much in- terest being taken in its activities by the leaders in the civic life of the City.
CHURCHES
In Beverly are located over twenty churches of nearly every denomina- tion, providing the best of religious facilities for all creeds and classes. Some
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of the church buildings are historic, the First Church (Unitarian) particu- larly being noted, having been built in 1667, and preserved. as near its original lines as possible up to the present. The first Sunday School in America was started in Beverly, as a matter of historical record, and this fact is recognized throughout the country.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Beverly Chamber of Commerce, composed of leaders of the commercial, industrial, and civic interests in the City, is located in the Beverly National Bank Building, 242 Cabot Street. Statistic and other data are maintained regarding the commercial, industrial, and residential opportunities in the City, and the Information Bureau welcomes inquiries of any kind pertaining to Beverly.
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BEVERLY TAXPAYERS, 1929
VALUATION AND TAX RATE Of the City of Beverly Since 1895 Copyright 1930 by Crowley & Lunt
Value of
Value of
Total
Tax Rate Amt. Raised
Year Real Estate
Per. Estate Valuation on $1,000
By Tax
Polls
1895.
$10,600,775
$3,308,675 $13,909,450
$15.20
$218,273.64
3425
1896
10,946,700
3,231,800
14,172,500
14.80
216,891.00
3569
1897
11,211,075
3,066,725
14,277,800
16.00
242,596.80
3538
1898
11,427,900
3,871,875
15,299,775
15.00
236,826.62
3666
1899
11,704,600
4,495,250
16,199,850
16.00
274,209.60
3753
1900
11,964,050
4,291,425
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