Massachusetts History

Oak Bluffs Massachusetts “Surf Bathing” postcard from 1908.

Two things come to mind…

1) I’m sure that baths were long overdue.

2) With all that clothing on, drowning must of been rampant.

1920′s Gay Head Lighthouse Souvenir from Martha’s Vineyard .. 

This glass lighthouse is hard to find empty, this one still has the original cork and layered sand in it.. 

The bottom lists “Charles W Vanderhoop” as the Keeper (you can google him..)..

It’s 6″ tall..

Photo and text from a 1920 Martha’s Vineyard travel booklet …

THE NEW SEA VIEW, Ocean Ave, Oak Bluffs, Mass.

This popular hotel enjoys the distinction of being the only hotel at Oak Bluffs on the ocean front, thus giving its guests a magnificent water view from Cape Cod to Edgartown, while they can also overlook Balkan Park and Ocean Avenue. The New Sea View is owned in I. M. Montgomery and has been managed by C. D. Montgomery since it was erected. It has a reputation that is not confined to New England, but extends all over the United States. The New Sea View, attracts guests season alter season, owing to the comforts of the house, the fine bathing within one hundred feet. Rooms en suite with private baths, electric lights, iron fire escapes, hard wood floors, etc. The table is of the highest grade and guests can enjoy tender poultry and meats, fresh fish and lobsters. The vegetables and eggs Irom farms on the Island, and milk and cream from the latest dairy here. The guest rooms are well ventilated and kept in first class comlition. Ample piazza room offers an opportunity to enjoy the ocean breezes and fine views. Special terms are made for families by the season.

Captain Charles Norton Doorway – Located in Edgartown Massachusetts. The 1880 census lists him as 62 and a retired sea captain. His wife Charity B Norton, age 57, “keeps house”

The Captain Dexter house is on Pease Ave in Edgartown Massachusetts. This mid-19th century colonial is now a Bed & Breakfast.