Thirsty Whale
Am I remembering right that… the Thirsty Whale at the foot of State Street was originally Harry’s American Bar? It may have changed names in the early 1980s. Lois McNulty
Newburyport Brewing Company YEAT
Newburyport Brewing Company My brother Scott and wife Christine brought this to my attention. It’s new and old at the same time with the word YEAT proudly displayed on the top of the can! Every can you finish scream YEAT to your neighbor and let them fiqure it out if you’re insulting them or not…NOT. […]
Smith Ice
Smith Ice – was owned by Leonard & Lillian Smith and located on Munroe St between Tyng and Oakland St. The ice house was located at the rear of the property behind the proprietor’s home. Locate It Source: Bruce Greeley, Grandson of Leonard & Lillian Smith. What do you know about Smith Ice?
Riverside Dairy
Riverside Dairy – Located off Merrimac St on Union Place. When the Milk man delivered milk it most likely came from here! Riverside Dairy sponsored a Pioneer League baseball team in the 70’s and 80’s. Locate it
Sub / Sandwich Shops
Beef Corral – Located at the traffic circle. This establishment had the first arcade Asteroids game in town. Now called something like Court House Beef, the name was probably changed to fancy it up a bit, since they dropped the new District Court House within 300 ft of the corral. Whatever the name, the same […]
Ice Cream
Mr K’s – Located at the 3 roads within a stone’s throw of Atkinson Common. Locate it Websters Ice Cream – Located next to Riverside Dairy on Merrimac St. Locate it Emerald Dairy – I believe this was located on Rt 1 near the traffic circle. Please correct me if I am wrong. Locate it […]
Convenience Stores / Corner Stores / Variety Stores
Convenience Stores / Corner Stores Cumberland Farms – Located at corner of High St & Ashland St. Unknown Corner Store – Located at Name Unknown, Corner of Broad & Merrimac St opposite Towle Silversmiths. Fowler’s Meat Market – Located at the corner of High St and Myrtle Ave. The owner’s son took his own life […]
Pizza Places
Pizza Places Nick’s Pizza, You could tell you were eating Nick’s pizza because the pizza itself was rectangle. Located on Merrimac St opposite Olive st.
Donuts and Coffee – Coffee and Donuts
Dandy Donut Shop- located on the traffic circle tel: 465-9066, now Dunkin Donuts. Owned by the Mudgett Family during the 70’s. The owner was also a pioneer league coach for Music Center, but correct me if I’m wrong. Locate It
Cheap Breakfast and Lunch for Everyday
Angies – Located on 7 Pleasant St Newburyport. “King Of The Greek Salad” The Park Lunch – Located at 181 Merrimack St. Food and Spirits, Charcoal Steaks and Pizza. Locate It Taffy’s – Corner of State and Prince Place. Locate It Fowle’s News and Luncheonette – Located at 17 State St Newburyport. Locate It
Dining Around Town
Dining Sportsman’s Lodge – Only a memory. Locate It Scandia – Located on State St next to Fowles. Locate It Ten Center St – Located at 10 Center St. Locate it Labadini’s, Paul Labadini, your host. Located at 165 State St. “One of the Finest Restaurants on the North Shore.” So says, Paul Labadini. Mr […]
Duncan Chase Old Hill Burying Ground 
Father Gerard Darcia French Church. Federal St.
Hand Tubs / Firemen Musters/
Built: 1878 Manufacture: Button Cylinders: 10 Reg #: 650 Fire Department: Newburyport, Ma Class: A Neptune 8 – is owned by the Neptune Veteran Firemen’s Association of Newburyport Ma. ————————————————————————————————————- Ould Newbury Protection #1 -This pump’s hometown is Newbury, Ma. Built: 1865 Manufacture: J Cylinders: 10 Reg #: ?? Fire Department: Newbury, Ma Class: A […]