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Fur Storage
Dexter's 116 and 231 Washington st Salem See page 41
Lewis Cleaners & Dyers Inc 54 Lafa- yette st Salem See page 28
Furnace Work
Booma-Breed Inc 4 Mt Vernon st Lynn See page 55
Gallagher Supply 20-22 Federal st Salem See page 60
Trask Roofing Co Inc (sheet metal) 36 St Peter st Salem See colored insert 802
Furniture
Chebacco Nurseries Essex Mass See £ Kerr T R Furniture Co 68 Washington pages 41 and 927 st Salem See colored insert 801
For any form of Insurance call FORNESS & MORGAN, INC. BEVERLY SAVINGS BANK BLDG. Tel. 885 and 886
McQUEENY'S
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Tel. 674
ELLIS SQUARE, BEVERLY, MASS.
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Furniture Moving
Wall F L 7 Dodge st Salem See head lines
Furs
Dexter's 116 and 231 Washington st Salem See page 41
Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 36
GMC Trucks
Townsend Motor Car Co 285 Derby st Salem See page 12
Garages
Beaver Auto Co 281 Derby st Salem See page 12
Gauthier Motors Inc 62 Leavitt st Salem See page 12
Townsend Motor Car Co 285 Derby st Salem See page 12
Paul's Auto Sales 120 Canal st Salem See page 12
Witch City Motors Co Forest ave and Canal st Salem See page 13
General Trucking
Wall F L 7 Dodge st Salem See head lines
Gifts
Low Daniel & Co cor Essex and Washington sts Salem See page 46
Glass
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Salem See page 31
Glass Carving
Kimball Brothers 7-9 Dodge st Salem See colored insert page 346
Granite Work
Kimball Brothers 7-9 Dodge st Salem See colored insert page 346 O'Rourke Bros Inc 73 North st Salem See page 53
Greeting Cards
Low Daniel & Co Inc Essex st cor Washington st Salem See page 46
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Salem See page 65
Gutters, Cornices and Skylights
Trask Roofing Co 36 St Peter st Sa- lem See colored insert 802
Hardware
Silver's Supply Co Inc 44-48 Lafayette st Salem See Beverly map Waters & Brown Co 57-59 Washing- ton st Salem See page 71
Hats (Men's)
Clark & Friend 225 Essex st Salem See page 34
Heating Contractors
Booma-Breed Inc 4 Mt Vernon st Lynn See page 55
Cabeen John F Co 81 North st Salem See page 60
Gallagher Supply 20-22 Federal st Salem See page 60
Heavy Machinery Movers
Goodwin B F & Son Co Inc 10 Orne st Marblehead See page 33
Homes (new)
Poitras Wilfred J & Son Insurance Agency Inc 260A Washington st Salem See page 46
Ignition Service
Grant Geo D Co 9 Dodge st ct Salem See page 15
Insurance
Chaput Paul N Inc 106 Lafayette st Salem See page 45
Frye David 265 Essex st Salem See page 63
Gordon Insurance Agency 65 Main st Peabody See page 62
Holyoke of Salem Ins Agency 39 Norman st Salem See page 3
Martin Willard D Inc 225-227 Wash- ington st Salem See page 62 Poitras Wilfred J & Son Insurance Agency Inc 260A Washington st Salem See page 46
GREENLAW ELECTRIC CO
71/2 and 9 WALLIS ST. Telephone 336 MODERN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, HOUSE AND FACTORY LIGHTING, POWER and HEATING INSTALLATION Our Years of Experience Guarantee You the Best of Service
Serving the Merchants of Beverly and the North Shore Since 1893 BEVERLY EVENING TIMES
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International Trucks
Townsend Motor Car Co 285 Derby st Salem See page 12
Investment Securities
Mann and Gould 70 Washington st Salem See page 23
Jewelers
Low Daniel & Co Inc Essex st cor Washington st Salem See page 46
Jewelry and Silverware
Low Daniel & Co Inc Essex st cor Washington st Salem See page 46
Keys Made
Wilkinson C K cor Lowell and Chest- nut sts Peabody See page 48
Ladies' Furnishings
Clark & Friend 225 Essex st Salem See page 34 Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 36
Ladies' Haberdashery and Coats
Clark & Friend 225 Essex st Salem See page 34
Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 36
Ladies' Tailors
LeBrun Harry N 260 Washington st Salem See back cover
Landscaping
Cesarone C 319 Highland ave Salem See front cover
Chebacco Nurseries Essex Mass See pages 41 and 927
Laundries
Salem Laundry Co 51 Lafayette st Salem See page 47
Leather Goods
Low Daniel & Co Inc Essex cor Wash- ington sts Salem See page 46
Linoleums
Kerr T R Furniture Co 68 Washing- ton st Salem See colored insert 801
Loans
North Shore Bank & Banking Co 83 Washington st Salem and 465 Washington st Lynn See page 23 Warren Five Cents Savings Bank 10 Main st Peabody See page 22
Locks Repaired
Wilkinson C K cor Lowell and Chest- nut sts Peabody See page 48
Locksmiths
Wilkinson C K cor Lowell and Chest- nut sts Peabody See page 48
Long Distance Moving
Wall F L 7 Dodge st Salem See head lines
Loose Leaf Ledgers, Etc.
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Salem See page 62
Luggage
Low Daniel & Co Inc Essex cor Wash- ington sts Salem See page 46
Lumber
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 31 Putnam Calvin Lumber Co 128 Lib- erty st Danvers See page 31
Machinery Movers
Goodwin B F & Son Co Inc r 10 Orne st Marblehead See page 33
Marble and Granite
Kimball Bros 7-9 Dodge st Salem See colored insert 346 O'Rourke Bros Inc 73 North st Salem See page 53
Masons' Supplies
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 31
Household Fuel Corp. "The CELEBRATED DL & W BLUE COAL"
Henry S. Archer, Manager
68 PLEASANT STREET Tel. 2094
RANGE AND FUEL. OILS.
F. L. WALL
Furniture and Piano Moving GENERAL TRUCKING
Successor to Kingston & Wall
7 Dodge St., Salem-Tel. Salem 2285-After 5 P.M. Danvers 55M4
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Putnam Calvin Lumber Co 128 Lib- - erty st Danvers See page 31
Mattress Manufacturers
Beverly Mattress Co Inc 51 Canal st Salem See page 47
Mattresses Renovated and Rebuilt
Beverly Mattress Co Inc 51 Canal st Salem See page 47
Mausoleums
Kimball Bros 7-9 Dodge st Salem See colored insert 346
Men's Clothing and Furnishings
Clark & Friend 225 Essex st Salem See page 34
Mill Work
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 31
Putnam Calvin Lumber Co 128 Lib- erty st Danvers See page 31
Millinery
Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 36
Milk Dealers
Greycroft Farms Main st Wenham See page 52
Hood H P & Sons 200 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 52
Mimeograph Supplies
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Sa- lem See page 65
Money to Loan
North Shore Bank & Banking Co 83 Washington st Salem and 465 Washington st Lynn See page 23
Monumental Work
Kimball Bros 7-9 Dodge st Salem See colored insert page 346 O'Rourke Bros Inc 73 North st Salem . See page 53
Mortgage Loans
Conant (Roger) Co-operative Bank 256 Essex st Salem See page 22 Gordon Realty Co 65 Main st Peabody See page 62
Martin Willard D Inc 225-227 Wash- ington st Salem See page 62
Naumkeag Trust Co 217 Essex st Salem See page 22
North Shore Bank and Banking Co 83 Washington st Salem and 465 Washington st Lynn See page 23 Salem Co-operative Bank 71 Washing- ton st Salem See page 22
Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 210 Essex st Salem See page 21
Salem Savings Bank 125 Washington st Salem See page 20
Warren Five Cents Savings Bank 10 Main st Peabody See page 22
Morticians
Boucher O A & Son 191 Lafayette Salem See page 41
Movers
Wall F L 7 Dodge st Salem See head lines
Mutual Savings Banks
Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 210 Essex st Salem See page 21
Salem Savings Bank 125 Washington st Salem See page 20 Warren Five Cents Savings Bank 10 Main st Peabody See page 22
Nash Cars
Paul's Auto Sales 120 Canal st Salem See page 12
National Banks
Merchants National Bank 253 Essex st Salem See page 21
Newspapers
Salem Evening News Washington st Salem See page 54
Nickel Plating
Champion Chrome
Plating
Co
50
Broadway Salem See page 38
MCKNIGHT'S SMITH 234 ELLIOTT ST. Tel. 3900
POWER MOWERS HAND MOWERS FERTILIZER
BEVERLY, MASS.
NUTTER'S BEVERLY SHOP, INC.
The Home of Kenwood Blankets, Drapery Material, Curtains, Hosiery Lingerie and Domestics
248A CABOT STREET Tel. 911 BEVERLY, MASS.
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Nurseries
Chebacco Nurseries Essex Mass See pages 41 and 937
Office Supplies
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Salem See page 65
Oil Burner Sales and Service
Booma-Breed Inc 4 Mt Vernon st Lynn See page 55
Bursaw Oil Corpn Colonial rd off Jef- ferson ave Salem See head lines Cabeen John F Co 81 North st Salem See page 60
Gallagher Supply 20-22 Federal st Sa- lem See page 60
Lee & Osborn Inc (Petrol Nokol) 197-201 Washington st Salem See back cover
Pickering George W Co 211 Derby st Salem See head lines and Bev map
Silver's Supply Co 44-48 Lafayette st Salem See Beverly map
Oil Dealers (Fuel)
Bursaw Oil Corpn Colonial rd off Jef- ferson ave Salem See head lines Pickering George W Co 287 Cabot st Beverly and 211 Derby st Salem See head lines and Bev map
Oils and Lubricants
Bursaw Oil Corpn Colonial rd off Jef- ferson ave Salem See head lines
Oldsmobile Sales and Service
Townsend Motor Car Co 285 Derby st Salem See page 12
Packers
Wall F L 7 Dodge st Salem See head lines
Paints and Oils
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 21
Putnam Calvin Lumber Co 128 Lib- erty st Danvers See page 31 Silver's Supply Co Inc 44-48 Lafay- ette st Salem See Beverly map
Waters & Brown Co 57-59 Washing- ton st Salem See page 71
Piano Moving
Wall F L 7 Dodge st Salem See head lines
Pipe, Pipe Fittings and Valves
Cabeen John F Co 81 North st Salem See page 60 Delande's Supply Co 56 Lafayette st Salem See page 37 Gallagher Supply 20-22 Federal st Salem See page 60
Silver's Supply Co Inc 44-48 Lafay- ette st Salem See Beverly map
Platers (Chromium and Nickel)
Champion Chrome Plating Co 50 Broadway Salem See page 38
Plumbing and Heating
Cabeen John F Co 81 North st Salem See page 60
Gallagher Supply 20-22 Federal st Sa- lem See page 60
Plumbing Supplies
Delande's Supply Co 56 Lafayette st Salem See page 37
Gallagher Supply 20-22 Federal st Salem See page 60 Silver's Supply Co Inc 44-48 Lafay- ette st Salem See Beverly map
Plymouth Sales & Service
Beaver Auto Co 281 Derby st Salem See page 12
Power Lawn Mowers
Wilkinson C K cor Lowell and Chest- nut sts Peabody See page 48
Printers
Deschamps Brothers 6 New Derby st Salem See page 1054
Radiators
Delande's Supply Co 56 Lafayette st Salem See page 37
RANTOUL PHARMACY
"Beverly's Most Up-to Date Drug Store" Cor. RANTOUL and POND STS. Telephones, 2478 and 635
ALMY'S
Department Stores Since 1858 Beverly 1091 Salem 1290
Danvers 2080
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Radio Tubes (Mnfrs.)
Hytron Radio & Electronics Corp 76 Lafayette st Salem See head lines
Radios, Sales and Service
Delande's Supply Co 56 Lafayette st Salem See page 37
Kerr T R Furniture Co 68 Washington st Salem See colored insert 801 Lee & Osborn Inc 197-201 Washing- ton st Salem See back cover Silver's Supply Co 44-48 Lafayette st Salem See Beverly map
Real Estate Agents and Dealers
Frye David 265 Essex st Salem See page 63
Gordon Realty Co 65 Main st Peabody See page 62 Martin Willard D Inc 225-227 Wash- ington st Salem See page 62
Poitras Wilfred J & Son Insurance Agency Inc 260A Washington st Salem See page 46
Realtors
Frye David 265 Essex st Salem See page 63
Gordon Realty Co 65 Main st Peabody See page 62 Martin Willard D Inc 225-227 Wash- ington st Salem See page 62
Refrigeration Sales and Service
Cabeen John F Co 81 North st Salem See page 60
Lee & Osborne Inc (Westinghouse) 197-201 Washington st Salem See back cover
Refrigerators
Kerr T R Furniture Co 68 Washing- ton st Salem See colored insert 801 Pickering George W Co 211 Derby st Salem See head lines and Bev map Silver's Supply Co Inc 44-48 Lafay- ette st Salem See Beverly map
Rentals (Residential)
Poitras Wilfred J & Son Insurance Agency Inc 260A Washington st Sa- lem See page 46
Rolscreens
Pelletier Shade Co 135 Washington st Salem See page 68
Roofers
Trask Roofing Co Inc 36 St Peter st Salem See colored insert 802
Roofing Materials
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 31
Putnam Calvin Lumber Co 128 Lib- erty st Danvers See page 31
Trask Roofing Co Inc 36 St Peter st Salem See colored insert 802
Waters & Brown Co 57-59 Washing- ton st Salem See page 71
Rug Cleaning
Salem Laundry- Co 51 Lafayette st Salem See page 54
Sacro-Iliac Belts
Curtis & Spindell Co 205 Oxford st Lynn See page 65
Safe Deposit Vaults
Merchants National Bank 253 Essex st Salem See page 18
Savings Bank Life Insurance
Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 210 Essex st Salem See page 21
Savings Banks
Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 210 Essex st Salem-See page 21 Salem Savings Bank 125 Washington st Salem See page 20 Warren Five Cents Savings Bank 10 Main st Peabody See page 22
Screen Doors and Windows (mnfrs)
Pelletier Shade Co 135 Washington st Salem See page 68
Pickering George W Co 211 Derby st Salem See head lines and Bev map Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Sa- lem See page 31 Putnam Calvin Lumber Co 128 Lib- erty st Danvers See page 31
LESTER 0. STERLING REAL ESTATE GENERAL INSURANCE
AGENCY OF SERVICE Tel. 681 BEVERLY, MASS.
222 CABOT STREET
Two-Way Radios In All Cabs BEVERLY TAXI - Tel. 3800 Main Office: Opposite St. Mary's Church
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Securities (Listed and Unlisted)
Mann and Gould 70 Washington st Salem See page 23
Shade Shop
Pelletier Shade Co 135 Washington st Salem See page 68
Sheet Metal Work
Trask Roofing Co Inc 36 St Peter st Salem See colored insert 802
Side Walling
Trask Roofing Co 36 St Peter st Salem See colored insert 802
Silverware
Low Daniel & Co Inc Essex cor Wash- ington sts Salem See page 46
Slate Roofing
Trask Roofing Co Inc 36 St Peter st Salem See colored insert 802
Speedometer Service
Grant Geo D Co 9 Dodge st ct Salem See page 15
Sportswear
Dexter's, 116 and 231 Washington st Salem See page 41
Stationery and Office Supplies
Moody L B Co 133 Washington st Sa- lem See page 65
Steam Laundries
Salem Laundry Co 51 Lafayette st Salem See page 47
Stocks and Bonds
Mann & Gould 70 Washington st Sa- lem See page 23
Stokers (Coal) ;
Gallagher Supply Co 20-22 Federal st Salem See page 68
Storm Windows
Pelletier Shade Co 135 Washington st Salem See page 68
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Salem See page 31
Stove and Furnace Parts
Trask Roofing Co Inc 36 St Peter st Salem See colored insert 802
Stoves and Ranges
Kerr T R Furniture Co 68 Washing- ton st Salem See colored insert 801 Pickering George W Co 211 Derby st Salem See head lines and Bev map
Studebaker Cars
Gauthier Motors Inc 62 Leavitt st Salem See page 12
Studio Couch Mnfrs.
Beverly Mattress Co 51 Canal st
Salem See page 44
Suits and Sweaters (Ladies')
Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 36
Summer Properties
Frye David 265 Essex st Salem See page 63 Martin Willard D Inc 225-227 Wash- ington st Salem See page 62
Surgical Appliances
Curtis & Spindell Co 205 Oxford st Lynn See page 65
Tailors
LeBrun Harry N 260 Washington st Salem See line on back cover
Television
Delande's Supply Co 56 Lafayette st Salem See page 37 Lee & Osborn Inc 197-201 Washing- ton st Salem See back cover
IRVING'S BAKERY 252 CABOT ST.
Telephone 227
TRADE HERE AND GET THE BEST! Quality Is Our First Consideration BEVERLY, MASS.
BOYD ROBERTS
Real Estate - Rentals
170 CABOT ST. - Tel. 786
-
WALTER S. FLINT Insurance Agency, Inc. BOYD ROBERTS, Treas. Res. 6 NEPTUNE ST. - Tel. 2511
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Television Tubes (mnfrs.)
Hytron Radio & Electronics Corp 76 Lafayette st Salem See head lines
Tires
Automotive Distributors Inc 115 Cen- tral ave Lynn and 24 Congress Sa- lem See page 14
Bursaw Oil Corpn (Atlas) Colonial rd off Jefferson ave Salem See head lines
Davison S G (Firestone and Kelly) cor Lafayette and New Derby sts Salem See page 15
Tools (Mechanics)
Automotive Distributors Inc 115 Cen- tral ave Lynn and 24 Congress st Salem See page 14
Delande's Supply Co 56 Lafayette st Salem See page 37
Waters & Brown Co 57-59 Washing- ton st Salem See page 71
Tools (Power)
Delande's Supply Co 56 Lafayette st Salem See page 37
Waters & Brown 57-59 Washington st Salem See page 71
Transportation (Trucking)
Wall F L 7 Dodge st Salem See head lines
Trees and Shrubs
Chebacco Nurseries Essex Mass See pages 41 and 937
Truck Rentals
Witch City Motors Co Forest ave and Canal st Salem See page 13
Trusses and Crutches
Curtis & Spindell Co 205 Oxford st Lynn See page 65
Trust Company Naumkeag Trust Co 217 Essex st Salem See page 22
Undertakers
Boucher O A & Son 191 Lafayette st Salem See page 41
Used Automobiles
Witch City Motors Co Canal st and Forest ave Salem See page 13
Varnishes, Etc.
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Salem See page 31 Waters & Brown Co 57-59 Washing- ton st Salem See page 71
Venetian Blinds
Pelletier Shade Co 135. Washington st st Salem See page 68
Watch and Jewelry Repairing
Low Daniel & Co Inc Essex cor Wash- ington sts Salem See page 46
Watches
Low Daniel & Co Inc Essex cor Wash- ington sts Salem See page 46
Weather Strips (Metal)
Pelletier Shade Co 135 Washington Salem See page 68
Window Glass
Pitman & Brown Co 40 Bridge st Salem See page 31
Putnam Calvin Lumber Co 128 Lib- erty st Danvers See page 31 Waters & Brown 57-59 Washington st Salem See page 71
Window Shade Manu- facturers
Pelletier Shade Co 135 Washington st Salem See page 68
Women's Ready-to-Wear Clothing
Clark & Friend 225 Essex st Salem See page 34 Newmark's 207 Essex st Salem See page 36
GOODWIN'S
ELLIS SQUARE Tel. 647
FAMOUS JERSEY ICE CREAM - Delicious Sodas, Candies, Newspapers, Magazines, Cigars, Novelties, Cards Etc. - Luncheonette ..
HYTRON RADIO & ELECTRONICS CORP. Manufacturers of Radio, Electronic & Television Tubes 76 LAFAYETTE ST., SALEM Tel. Salem 2263
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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. Recent figures place Beverly slightly over the 30,000 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 briefly enumerate the reasons why Beverly is one of the best cities in our Commonwealth.
"BIRTHPLACE OF THE AMERICAN NAVY"
BEVER
"A Good Place To Live And Do Business"
Founded 1626 - Incorporated as a town 1668-As a city 1894
CLARENCE S. WILKINSON, (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 30,000 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: $44,499,900.
5. TAX RATE: $58.00 per $1000. Total Tax (Personal and Real) $2,599,302
6. STREETS: 90 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.
See Leslie Morgan of Forness & Morgan Inc. FOR INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS Auctioneer and Notary Public BEVERLY SAVINGS BANK BLDG. TELEPHONE 885-886
PICKERING GEORGE W. PICKERING CJ.
COAL - OIL - COKE OIL HEATING EQUIPMENT G. E. HOME APPLIANCES 287 Cabot St. Tel. Beverly 1 or 2
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 89
9. TRANSPORTATION
On Boston and Maine Railroad main line to Portland, and Gloucester Branch line; 60 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 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.
11. INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYMENT
A thriving city with some 45 different manufactured products, including: (a) Largest shoe machinery factory in the world. Manufacturers of confectionery, beverages, bakery products, potato chips, pop corn, ice cream, antique reproductions, modern and rustic furniture, lumber and wood products, mattresses, coil springs, organs, awnings, metals, toys, shoes, slippers, leather and plastic novelties, monuments, sheet metal products, photographic equipment, box machinery, machine tools, radio tubes, grinders and shoe lasts. Also oil base, gas and electric service company, commercial laundry, printing and welding shops, and fishing industry.
(b) Mercantile Division-Over 600 places of business, including depait- ment, hardware, drug, grocery, shoe and jewelry stores, airplane dealers, auto dealers, chain stores, furniture stores, and miscellaneous.
(c) Site of the projected six million dollar modern trading center Shop- pers World of the North Shore.
(d) Employment-4,500 (approximately).
12. BANKS: National Bank, Savings Bank, Trust Company, Cooperative Bank, Industrial Bank and one Credit Union.
13. CHURCHES: Twenty churches of practically every denomination.
14. MODERN Y. M. C. A. BUILDING, containing swimming pool, gymna- sium, 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.
(c) One Deaf Mute School.
(f) Three Parochial Schools.
(g) Two private schools. One junior college.
(h) Modern and up to date library with more than 103,000 volumes and average daily circulation of over 800 volumes-one branch library, four deposit stations and 11 school building collections.
16. RECREATION
(a) Municipal-6 Public Parks, 8 Public Playgrounds, 2 Beaches and Bathhouse, and Athletic Field with first class club house and grand- stand.
(b) One fine golf course with five others located in suburban area. Indoor tennis court as well as the splendid golf, tennis courts and bowling green of the United Shoe Machinery Athletic Association.
Serving the Merchants of Beverly and the North Shore Since 1893" BEVERLY EVENING TIMES
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(c) Tourists' paradise with its miles of scenic beauty, including nine miles of sea coast.
(d) Two modern theatres. N.1.
17. GOVERNMENT-RECOGNIZED AIRPORT.
(a) Municipally owned.
¿(b) Listed as an intermediate field on United States Air Charts and also under Government Airways as a class 4 airport, possessing a Night Directional Beacon, 3 Hard Surface runways, control tower.
18. Over one hundred clubs, associations and organizations, representing practically every type of organization in the country.
19. Summer homes, second to none, for many of the world's wealthiest families who have provided much to the scenic beauty of Beverly and the North Shore with their beautiful homes and surrounding estates and have also benefited the community as a whole by their increased purchasing power.
20. PUBLIC PROTECTION
(a) Fire Department-all motorized with a permanent force on a two platoon system.
(b) Police Department-permanent, motorized, foot patrol, 2-way radio system.
(c) Efficient postal, telephone and telegraph service.
(d) Health-Central clinics, including up-to-date Red Cross unit, and a modern hospital, second to none, rated as Class A by the Ameri- can College of Surgeons and Physicians.
21. INFORMATION SERVICE
Beverly Chamber of Commerce-Organization of industrial, commer- cial and civic interests, dedicated to the welfare and progress of Beverly and its environs.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL-
OSCAR A. OLSEN, Secretary
BEVERLY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Beverly 1450
Household Fuel Corp. "The CELEBRATED
DL & W BLUE COAL"
Henry S. Archer, Manager 68 PLEASANT STREET Tel. 2094
RANGE AND FUEL OILS
BURSAW OIL CORPORATION Esso Oil Burners and Fuel Oil COLONIAL ROAD Tel. 4200
SALEM
BEVERLY CITY DIRECTORY, 1951
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VALUATION AND TAX RATE Of the City of Beverly Since 1900 Copyright 1950 by Crowley & Lunt
Year
Value of Real Estate.
Value of. Per. Estate
Total Valuation
Tax Rate on $1,000
Amt. Raised
Polls
1900
$11,964,050
$4,291,425
$16,255,475
$16.00
By Tax $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
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