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Dresses
Bixby's Inc 144 Essex st Salem See page 33 Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 33
Dry Cleaning
Salem Laundry Co 51 Lafayette st Sa- lem See page 50
Duco Work
Witch City Auto Body Co Inc 35 Bridge st Salem See Beverly map
Dye House
Lewis Cleaners & Dyers Inc 54 Lafa- yette st Salem See page 29
Elastic Bandages
Curtis & Spindell Co 205 Oxford st Lynn See page 34
Electrical Appliances, Refrigerators, Etc.
Cabeen John F Co 81 North st Salem See page 65
Delande's Supply Co 56 Lafayette st Salem See page 35 Lee & Osborn 197-201 Washington st Salem See back cover
Silver's Supply Co Inc 44-48 Lafayette st Salem See head lines
Electric Wiring for Power, Light and Heat
Lee & Osborn 197-201 Washington st Salem See back cover
Electrical Supplies
Delande's Supply Co 56 Lafayette st Salem See page 35 Lee & Osborn 197-201 Washington st Salem See back cover Silver's Supply Co Inc 44-48 Lafayette st Salem See head lines
LESTER O. STERLING 222 CABOT ST., BEVERLY Rogers Building-Rooms 3-4 MEMBER MASSACHUSETTS REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE
REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE Telephone 681
Norge Refrigerators
Tel. 674-W
McQUEENY'S
Paints and Wall Papers
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR 278 CABOT ST.
All Electrical Repairs
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Embalmer
Crosby William H 15 Cherry st Dan- vers See head lines
Filing Equipment
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Salem See page 89
Fire Extinguishers
Tarr Norman C Main Wenham See back cover
Fire Hose
Tarr Norman C Main Wenham See back cover
Fire Insurance
Holyoke Mutual Fire Ins Co 39 Nor- man st Salem See colored insert page 801
Fireworks
Wilson's (J M) 6 Front st Salem See page 21
Fish and Meat Dinners
Riverside House Essex Mass See Bev- erly map Stromberg Charles V 2 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 1054
Floor Coverings
Bixby H M Co Successors 294 Essex st Salem See page 37
Florist
Pembroke Audrey A 90 North st Sa- lem See page 39
Foresters
Watson Calvin M Central st Tops- field See page 39
Fountain Pens
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Salem See page 89
Fuel Oil
Booma-Breed Inc 269 Bridge st Salem See page 59
Pickering-MacFarland Inc 20 March st Salem See page 31
Funeral Designs
Pembroke Audrey A 90 North st Sa- lem See page 39
Funeral Director
Crosby William H 15 Cherry st Dan- vers See head lines
Funeral Home
Crosby (Wm H) Funeral Home 15 Cherry st Danvers See head lines
Fur Storage
Lewis Cleaners & Dyers Inc 54 Lafa- yette st Salem See page 29
Furnace Work
Booma-Breed Inc 269 Bridge st Salem See page 59 Trask Roofing Co Inc 36 St Peter st Salem See page 801
Furniture Refinished
Colonial Upholstering Co 33 Bridge st Salemi See page 90
Furniture
Titus A C & Co Inc Jefferson ave Sa- lem See page 41
Glass
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 25
Witch City Auto Body Co Inc 35 Bridge st Salem See Beverly map
Glass Carving
Kimball Brothers 7-9 Dodge st Salem See page 346
Glasses
Bedell Clyde I 272 Essex st Salem See page 60
Forsythe Harley H 248 Essex st Sa- lem See line on front cover
Lloyd Andrew J Co 292 Essex st Sa- lem See page 60
Granite Work
Kimball Bros 7-9 Dodge st Salem See page 346
F. G. Allen Furniture Co. 280 Cabot Street Telephone 524
We Can Save You Money - Quality Goods - Right Prices
FRED B. ROSS
Catering for Socials and Parties ICE CREAM, FROZEN ICES AND HOME MADE CANDIES
256 CABOT STREET, Telephone 2254 QUALITY GOODS AND SERVICE
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Greeting Cards
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Salem See page 89
Greyhound Lines Tickets
Carmen-Kimball Travel Office 3 Cen- tral st Salem See line on back cover
Hardware
Goodell (Zina) Corp'n 86 Lafayette st Salem See page 53 Waters & Brown Co 57-59 Washing- ton st Salem See page 93
Hats
Clark & Friend 225 Essex st Salem See page 30
Donahue Dan A 178 Essex st Salem See page 30 Kennedy Inc 203 Essex st Salem See page 30
Heating Contractors
Booma-Breed Inc 269 Bridge st Salem See page 59
Cabeen John F Co 81 North st Salem See page 65
Heavy Hardware
Goodell (Zina) Corp 86 Lafayette st Salem See page 53
Heavy Machinery Movers
Goodwin B F & Son Co Marblehead See page 22
House Furnishings
Titus A C & Co Inc Jefferson ave Sa- lem See page 41
Insurance
Frve David 126 Washington st Salem See page 67
Holyoke Mutual Fire Ins Co 39 Nor- man st Salem See page 801 Naumkeag Insurance Agency Inc 287 Essex st Salem See page 46 Salem Five Cents Savings Bank (life) 210 Essex st Salem See page 19
Investments
The Salem Morris Plan Co 83 Wash- ington st Salem See page 52
Jewelers
Low Daniel & Co Inc Essex st cor Washington st Salem See page 49
Jewelry and Silverware
Low Daniel & Co Inc Essex st cor Washington st Salem See page 49
Kodaks
Robb Studio (The) 188 Essex st Sa- lem See page 65
Ladies' Furnishings
Bixby's Inc 144 Essex st Salem See page 33 Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 33
Ladies' Haberdashery and Coats
Clark & Friend 225 Essex st Salem See page 30
Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 33
Ladies' Tailor
LeBrun Harry N 260 Washington st Salem See back cover
Landscape Architects and Gardeners
Chebacco Nurseries off Belcher st Es- sex See pages 50, 884 and 982
Laundries
Parsons Laundry 72 Loring ave Salem See foot lines
Salem Laundry Co 51 Lafayette st Salem See page 50
Leather Goods
Bell Luggage Shop 295 Essex st Sa- lem see page 52 Low Daniel & Co Inc Salem See page 49
Linoleums
Bixby H M Co Successors 294 Essex st Salem See page 37
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SILVER'S
PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Wholesale-Retail 44-48 Lafayette St. Tel. 1681 SALEM
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Loans
The Salem Morris Plan Co 83 Wash- ington st Salem See page 52
Locksmiths
Wilson's 6 Front st Salem See page 21
Loose Leaf Ledgers, Etc.
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Salem See page 89
Luggage
Bell Luggage Shop 295 Essex st Sa- lem See page 52
Lumber
Nauss L B & Sons Inc Railroad ave Gloucester See page 880
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 25
Machinery Movers
Goodwin B F & Son Co Marblehead See page 22
Machinists
Goodell (Zina) Corp 86 Lafayette st Salem See page 53
Marble and Granite
Kimball Bros 7-9 Dodge st Salem See page 346
Masons' Supplies
Nauss L B & Sons Inc Railroad ave See page 880
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 25
Mattress Manufacturers
Beverly Mattress Co 51 Canal st Sa- lem See page 53
Salem Sanitary Mattress Co 135A Es- sex st Salem See page 53
Mattresses Renovated and Rebuilt
Beverly Mattress Co 51 Canal st Salem See page 53
Colonial Upholstering Co 33 Bridge st Salem See page 90
Salem Sanitary Mattress Co 135A Es- sex st Salem See page 53
Men's Clothing and Furnishings
Bixby's Inc 144 Essex st Salem See page 33
Clark & Friend 225 Essex st Salem See page 30 Donahue Dan A 178 Essex st Salem See page 30
Kennedy Inc 203 Essex st. Salem See page 30
Metal Polishing and Plating
Champion Chrome Plating Co rear 51 Canal st Salem See page 65
Mill Work
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 25
Millinery
Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 33
Mimeograph Supplies
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Salem See page 89
Monuments
Kimball Bros 7-9 Dodge st Salem See page 346
Mortgage Loans
Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 210 Essex st Salem See page 18 Salem Savings Bank 125 Washington st Salem See page 19 The Salem Morris Plan Co 83 Wash- ington st Salem See page 52
Music and Musical Instruments
Lefavour Music House 186 Essex st Salem See page 55
Mutual Savings Banks
Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 210 Essex st Salem See page 18
KEEP CLEAR
OF OLD DIRECTORIES They send you miles out of your way.
Snow White Laundry
12 LOTHROP STREET
Tel. Beverly 2204
DRY CLEANING
Modern Equipment to Give Perfect
Satisfaction. Prompt Deliveries.
Right Prices. Let Us Serve You.
Tel. Gloucester 3023
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Salem Savings Bank 125 Washington st Salem See page 19
National Bank
Merchants National Bank 253 Essex st Salem See page 20
Newspapers
Salem Evening News Washington st Salem See page 57
Nu-Enamel
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Salem See page 89
Nurseries
Chebacco Nurseries off Belcher st Es- sex See pages 50, 884 and 982
Office Supplies
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Salem See page 89
Oil Burner Sales and Service
Booma-Breed Inc 269 Bridge st Salem See page 59
Cabeen John F Co 81 North st Salem See page 65
Lee & Osborn (Petrol Nokol) 197-201 Washington st Salem See back cover Pickering-MacFarland Inc 20 March st Salem See page 31 Silver's Supply Co Inc 44-48 Lafayette st Salem See head lines
Oil Dealers (Fuel)
Pickering-MacFarland Inc 20 March st Salem See page 31
Opticians®
Bedell Clyde I 272 Essex st Salem See page 60
Forsythe Harley H 248 Essex st Salem See line on front cover Lloyd Andrew J Co 292 Essex st Sa- lem See page 60
Optometrists
Bedell Clyde I 272 Essex st Salem See page 60 Forsythe Harley H 248 Essex st Salem See line on front cover
Lloyd Andrew J Co 292 Essex st Sa- lem See page 60
Paints and Oils
Goodell (Zina) Corp'n 86 Lafayette st Salem See page 53 Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 25 Waters & Brown Co 57-59 Washing- ton st Salem See page 93
Pamphlet Binding
Skeffington Richard W 18 Dodge st Salem See page 88
Paper Rulers
Skeffington Richard W 18 Dodge st Salem See page 88
Paper (Wholesale)
Tileston & Hollingsworth Co 213 Con- gress Boston See page 64
Photographers
Robb Studio (The) 188 Essex st Salem See page 65
Photographic Developing and Printing
Lloyd Andrew J Co 292 Essex st Sa- lem See page 60 Robb Studio (The) 188 Essex st Sa- lem See page 65
Piano Tuning
Lefavour Music House 186 Essex st Salem See page 55
Pianos
Lefavour Music House 186 Essex st Salem See page 55
Pierce-Arrow Service
Gauthier's Garage 62 Leavitt st Salem See page 13
Pipe, Pipe Fittings and Valves
Cabeen John F Co 81 North st Salem See page 65
IPSWICH DIRECTORY
Now Compiling for 10 Towns in Northern Essex County. CROWLEY & LUNT
ALMY'S
Department Stores Since 1858
Beverly 1091
Salem 1290
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Delande's Supply Co 56 Lafayette st Salem See page 35
Goodell (Zina) Corp'n 86 Lafayette st Salem See page 53 Silver's Supply Co Inc 44-48 Lafayette st Salem See head lines
Plate Glass
Witch City Auto Body Co Inc 35 Bridge st Salem See Beverly map
Platers
Champion Chrome Plating Co rear 51 Canal st Salem See page 65
Platers (Chromium)
Champion Chrome Plating Co rear 51 Canal st Salem See page 65
Platers (Nickel)
Champion Chrome Plating Co rear 51 Canal st Salem See page 65
Plumbing and Heating
Cabeen John F Co 81 North st Salem See page 65
Plumbing Supplies
Delande's Supply Co 56 Lafayette st Salem See page 35 Silver's Supply Co Inc 44-48 Lafayette st Salem See head lines
Plymouth Sales and Service
Beaver Auto Co 281 Derby st Salem and 200 Rantoul st Beverly See page 15 Boley Motor Sales 206 Bridge st Salem See page 15
Printers
Deschamps Brothers 6 New Derby st Salem See page 1054
Radiator Repairs
Witch City Auto Body Co Inc 35 Bridge st Salem See Beverly map
Radios, Sales and Service
Delande's Supply Co 56 Lafayette st Salem See page 35 Lee & Osborn Inc 197-201 Washing- ton st Salem See back cover Lefavour Music House 186 Essex st Salem See page 55
Silver's Supply Co Inc 44-48 Lafayette st Salem See head lines
Real Estate
Frye David 126 Washington st Salem See page 67
Naumkeag Insurance Agency Inc 287 Essex st Salem See page 46
Refrigeration Sales and Service
Cabeen John F Co 81 North st Salem See page 65
Lee & Osborn Inc (Westinghouse) 197-201 Washington st Salem See back cover
Silver's Supply Co Inc 44-48 Lafayette st Salem See head lines
Restaurants
Riverside House Essex See Beverly map Stromberg Charles V 2 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 1054
Riggers
Goodwin B F & Son Co Marblehead See page 22
Road Builders
Welch James J & Co 15 Front st Sa- lem See page 25
Roofers
Trask Roofing Co Inc 36 St Peter st Salem See page 801
Roofing Materials
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 25 Trask Roofing Co Inc 36 St Peter st Salem See page 801
Waters & Brown Co 57-59 Washing- ton st Salem See page 93
Rubber Stamps
Globe Stamp Works 63 Franklin st Boston See page 1054
Skeffington Richard W 18 Dodge st Salem See page 88
Rug Cleaning
Lewis Cleaners & Dyers Inc 54 Lafa- yette st Salem See page 29
RANTOUL PHARMACY
Rantoul, cor. Pond St. Tel. 2478 or 635
Your Registered Prescription Store
ERNEST WRIGHT
ICE AND OIL RIGHT PRICES PROMPT DELIVERIES
THE QUALITY ICE THAT GIVES SATISFACTION Our Trucks Can Serve You Daily. Office and Res. 24 ODELL AVE., Beverly, Mass. Tel. 764
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Parsons Laundry 72 Loring ave Salem See foot lines Salem Laundry Co 51 Lafayette st Sa- lem See page 50
Rugs
Bixby H M Co Successors 294 Essex st Salem See page 37
Titus A C & Co Inc Jefferson ave Sa- lem See page 41
Sacro-Iliac Belts
Curtis & Spindell Co 205 Oxford st Lynn See page 34
Safe Deposit Vaults
Merchants National Bank 253 Essex st Salem See page 20 Naumkeag Trust Co 217 Essex st Sa- lem see page 20
Savings Banks
Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 210 Essex st Salem See page 18 Salem Savings Bank 125 Washington st Salem See page 19
Sheet Metal Work
Trask Roofing Co Inc 36 St Peter st Salem See page 801
Sheet Music
Lefavour's Music House 186 Essex st Salem See page 55
Silver Plating
Champion Chrome Plating Co rear 51 Canal st Salem See page 65
Silverware
Low Daniel & Co Essex st cor Wash- ington st Salem See page 49
Skirts
Bixby's Inc 144 Essex st Salem See page 33 Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 33
Slate Roofing
Trask Roofing Co Inc 36 St Peter st Salem See page 801
Speedometers and Service
Grant George D jr 29 New Derby st Salem See page 14
Stationery and Office Supplies
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Salem See page 89
Steam Laundries
Parsons Laundry 72 Loring ave Salem See foot lines
Salem Laundry Co 51 Lafayette st Sa- lem See page 50
Steamship Tickets
Carmen-Kimball Travel Office 3 Cen- tral st Salem See line on back cover
Stencils
Globe Stamp Works 63 Franklin st Boston See page 1054
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Sa- lem See page 89 Skeffington Richard W 18 Dodge st Salem See page 88
Studebaker Cars
Gauthier's Garage 62 Leavitt st Salem See page 13
Suits and Sweaters (Ladies')
Bixby's Inc 144 Essex st Salem See page 33 Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 33
Surgical Appliances
Curtis & Spindell Co 205 Oxford st Lynn See page 34
Tailor
LeBrun Harry N 260 Washington st Salem See line on back cover
Tires
Davison S G cor Lafayette and New Derby sts Salem See page 13 Ted's Master Service 47 Canal st Sa- lem See page 13
Merton S. Ward FLORIST
FUNERAL AND WEDDING WORK A SPECIALTY Grower of Cut Flowers, Greenhouse Plants in Season, Bedding Plants, Spring Vegetables, Vegetable Plants. GREENHOUSES: COR. CORNING AND EAST LOTHROP STS. TEL. 2536
The Quality Press
Printing Service
67 WALLIS STREET Tel. Beverly 700
BEVERLY, MASS.
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Tools (Mechanics)
Goodell (Zina) Corp'n 86 Lafayette st Salem See page 53 Waters & Brown Co 57-59 Washing- ton st Salem See page 93
Tourist Agency
Carmen-Kimball Travel Office 3 Cen- tral st Salem See line on back cover
Toys and Dolls
Wilson's 6 Front st Salem See page 21 Travel Accommodations
Carmen-Kimball Travel Office 3 Cen- tral st Salem See line on back cover
Tree Experts
Watson Calvin M Central st Topsfield See page 39
Tree Movers
Chebacco Nurseries off Belcher st Es- sex See pages 50, 884 and 982 Watson Calvin M Central st Topsfield See page 39
Tree Pruning and Spraying
Chebacco Nurseries off Belcher st Es- sex See pages 50, 884 and 982 Watson Calvin M Central st Topsfield See page 39
Trees, Shrubs, Etc.
Chebacco Nurseries off Belcher st Es- sex See pages 50, 884 and 982
Trips and Tours
Carmen-Kimball Travel Office 3 Cen- tral st Salem See line on back cover
Trucking, Etc.
Welch James J & Co 15 Front st Sa- lem See page 25
Trunks and Leather Goods Repairing
Bell Luggage Shop 295 Essex st Salem See page 52
Trunks and Traveling Bags (Retail)
Bell Luggage Shop 295 Essex st Salem See page 52
Trusses and Crutches
Curtis & Spindell Co 205 Oxford st Lynn See page 34
Undertaker
Crosby William H 15 Cherry st Dan- vers See head lines
Upholsterers
Colonial Upholstering Co 33 Bridge st Salem See page 90 Salem Sanitary Mattress Co 135A Es- sex st Salem See page 53
Upholstery Refinishing
Witch City Auto Body Co Inc 35 Bridge st Salem See Beverly map
Varnishes, Etc.
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 25
Waters & Brown Co 57-59 Washing- ton st Salem See page 93
Vocal Teachers
Walker-Crowley Gertrude Mrs 18 Mt Vernon st Salem See page 117
Wall Papers
Bixby H M Co Successors 294 Essex st Salem See page 37
Watch and Jewelry Repairing
Low Daniel & Co Inc Essex st cor Washington st Salem See page 49
Watches
Low Daniel & Co Inc Essex st cor Washington st Salem See page 49
Water Dealers (Heating)
Booma-Breed Inc 269 Bridge st Salem See page 59
Women's Ready-to-Wear Clothing
Bixby's Inc 144 Essex st Salem See page 33 Clark & Friend 225 Essex st Salem See page 30 Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 33
TROWT & MURRAY JOHN A. TROWT, Prop. 711-717 Hale St. Beverly Farms
PACKARD-SALES AND SERVICE
Cars for Rent.
Storage.
Supplies. Sundries. Automobile Repairing.
Telephone 9
Be Accurate
In ADDRESSING YOUR MAIL. Use the Directory.
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PUNCH
A full page advertisement here will give your business the punch that puts the story over :- after that it is up to the public.
Remember, people will buy where they feel the friendly relationship which creates confidence. Your con- fidence in your own business is shown best in your advertising.
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S. M. HILL COMPANY
ICE AND OIL DELIVERIES ANYWHERE We invite you to inspect our line of Air-Conditioned Ice Refrigerators on display at our show room. Our prices will interest you. 91 PARK STREET, BEVERLY, MASS. TEL. 1372-W
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VALUATION AND TAX RATE Of the City of Beverly Since 1900 Copyright 1939 by Crowley & Lunt
Value of
Value of
Total
Tax Rate Amt. Raised
Year Real Estate Per. Estate Valuation on $1,000
By Tax
Polls
1900
$11,964,050
$4,291,425 $16,255,475
$16.00
$265,727.60
3780
1901
12,195,550
5,049,150
17,244,700
15.75
277,051.12
3766
1902
12,663,325
4,814,675
17,478,000
16.00
295,188.00
3885
1903
13,595,700
4,697,675
18,293,275
16.50
309,362.60
3988
1904
14,394,600
4,865,300
19,259,900
16.00
325,947.89
4102
1905
15,901,725
4,915,100
20,816,825
16.80
357,943.58
4415
1906
17,747,800
5,478,125
23,225,925
18.00
428,190.65
5108
1907
18,802,750
10,252,975
29,055,725
14.40
438,279.92
5029
1908
19,183,150
10,398,000
29,581,150
17.40
524,728.01
5008
1909
19,464,225
15,779,625
35,243,850
15.40
532,367.29
5106
1910
20,552,775
15,090,700
35,643,475
15.20
552,608.82
5414
1911
21,409,700
16,646,900
38,056,600
15.00
568,924.16
6109
1912
22,476,975
16,528,365
39,005,340
15.00
596,308.82
6133
1913
23,289,300
17,020,975
40,310,275
17.70
718,133.43
6254
1914
23,986,950
20,403,675
44,390,625
15.50
706,211.84
6278
1915
24,608,875
20,390,957
44,648,832
16.20
736,921.07
6805
1916
26,177,875
21,944,623
48,122,138
15.60
764,005.35
6650
1917 *_
27,211,450
6,542,259
33,753,709
18.80
894,551.50
6873
1918
28,750,700
6,693,541
35,444,241
17.80
902,203.05
5961
1919
28,728,925
7,632,865
36,415,790
19.20
915,173.23
6054
1920
35,149,675
6,753,940
41,903,615
20.00
1,630,227.30
8444
1921
35,684,875
7,014,875
42,699,750
22.80
1,004,004.30
6090
1922
35,878,100
6,816,825
42,694,925
20.40
905,671.47
6939
1923
37,291,075
6,782,350
44,073,425
22.00
1,004,975.35
7072
1924
38,224,425
7,050,075
45,274,500
24.00
1,086,588.00
7256
1925
38,854,050
6,832,675
45,686,725
27.40
1,251,816.26
7288
1926
39,715,125
6,739,275
46,454,400
27.40
1,675,205.83
7190
1927
39,555,075
7,026,375
46,581,450
28.00
1,718,032.54
7367
1928
40,455,625
7,136,325
47,591,950
28.00
1,797,471.75
7579
1929
41,392,875
6,221,750
47,614,625
27.20
1,727,735.30
7607
1930
42,090,525
6,347,875
48,438,400
28.00
1,878,555.14
7782
1931
42,411,625
6,110,425
48,522,050
28.40
1,897,681.30
7921
1932
41,598,925
5,403,100
47,029,025
30.80
1,448,493.97
7949
1933
39,687,900
4,908,800
44,596,700
32.80
1,462,771.76
7866
1934
38,940,575
4,715,050
43,655,625
32.40
1,414,442.25
8035
1935
38,195,200
4,683,000
42,878,200
33.20
1,439,640.24
8042
1936
37,743,525
4,571,750
42,315,275
33.80
1,446,200.29
7972
1937
37,292,670
3,626,800
40,919,400
33.80
1,383,075.72
7414
1938
37,371,950
3,619,850
40,991,800
33.60 1,377,324.48
7392
*Reduction in Personal Estate through change in taxation laws. Note: 1939 tax rate omitted because of late determination of rate of State tax.
Gertrude Walker-Crowley
Soprano Soloist and Vocal Teacher
Residence Studio: 18 Mt. Vernon St. Tel. 347-W
SALEM, MASS.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PRODUCING THE PRODUCTIVE
INTRODUCTION
Probably no city in the Commonwealth blends the old and new as well as does Beverly. Founded in 1626, Beverly has handed down to its present gen- eration a worthy heritage of tradition and history. Not until 1900, however, did Beverly begin to show a rapid growth. Since then it has doubled in population. The recent census places Beverly slightly over the 29,000 population class. It may be truthfully said that Beverly today presents the characteristics of a modern city, while retaining the best from the customs and traditions of the past. Let us in brief enumerate the reasons why Beverly is one of the best cities in our Commonwealth.
BEVERLY
"THE GARDEN CITY" "A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE AND DO BUSINESS" Founded 1626-Incorporated as a town 1668-As a city in 1894 DANIEL E. McLEAN, (Present Mayor)
1. LOCATION
Beverly, one of the New England's oldest communities, is located on the North side of Massachusetts Bay, on the picturesque North Shore and possesses nine miles of the most charming ocean frontage to be found anywhere; 18 miles from Boston, 261 miles from New York, 90 miles from Portland, Maine, on the Portland Division of the Boston & Maine Railroad and on one of the most popular motor routes between Boston, Portland and the White Mountains. Beverly is located at a point well above the average sea-level height which affords us to boast a healthfui atmosphere.
2. POPULATION
Slightly over 29,000 population, and please note over three-fourths native born. Beverly's beauty attracts from all over, the type of persons who enjoy the finer things of life.
3. AREA. Approximately 15 square miles.
4. ASSESSED VALUATION: $40,923,300. NOTE: (Second among Massa- chusetts cities from point of view of valuation compared with popu- lation.)
5. TAX RATE: $33.60 per $1000.
6. STREETS: 82 miles of improved streets and highways.
(a) "White Way" post lighting system.
7. WATER SUPPLY: Pure water supply, new filter plant, 90 miles of water main. Public sewerage system 76 miles.
8. PUBLICATIONS
(a) Daily newspaper-Beverly Evening Times.
(b) The Beverly Directory-Published yearly by Crowley & Lunt, Directory Publishers, located in Beverly.
9. TRANSPORTATION
On Boston and Maine Railroad main line to Portland, and Gloucester Branch line; 61 passenger trains to and from Boston each week-day; 30 on Sundays, (31 minute running time). Railroad sidings accommo- dating 13 industries, with capacity for 135 cars. There are five railroad
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stations. The main station is on both the Portland Division and the Gloucester Branch. The other four: Montserrat, Prides Crossing and Beverly Farms are on the Gloucester Branch, while North Beverly is on the main line. Also local and suburban Bus service.
10. LIGHT AND POWER: Furnished by the Beverly Gas & Electric Com- pany, a unit of the New England Power.
Beverly High School
11. INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYMENT
A thriving city with some 35 different manufactured products, including: (a) Largest shoe machinery factory in the world. Manufacturers of shoes, confectionery, modern and rustic furniture, and antique re- productions, lumber, mattresses and bed springs, organs, awnings, grinders, and machine tools, also, one oil base, gas and electric light company, commercial laundry, printing shops, bakery products, bev- erages, potato chips, ice cream, season greeting cards and a large fish industry, oil clothing, pop corn, typesetting machine parts.
(b) Mercantile Division-Over 600 places of business, including depart- ment stores, hardware stores, drug stores, grocers, shoe stores, jewelers, auto dealers, chain stores, furniture stores, and miscel- laneous.
(c) Employment-7,500 (approximately).
(d) Average weekly payroll-$187,000 (approximately).
12. BANKS: National Bank, Savings Bank, Trust Company, Cooperative Bank, Industrial Bank and two Credit Unions.
13. CHURCHES: Twenty churches of practically every denomination.
14. $250,000 MODERN Y. M. C. A. BUILDING, containing swimming pool, gymnasium, recreational facilities and dormitory.
15. EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
(a) Twelve Grammar Schools.
(b) Junior High School.
(c) Two Trade Schools.
(d) Comprehensive High School (built in 1926), $1,100,000 valuation, generous elective privileges extended the students. The latest available figures of the State Department of Education rate Beverly as first in the State of Massachusetts in the number of high school pupils in proportion to the population of the city, and also first in the percentage of high school pupils in the proportion to all pupils in school.
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