Marblehead Collection

USA, New England, Massachusetts, Marblehead, Marblehead Harbor, moonrise

The Race for the "America"Cup, among the Yachts previous to the Contest between the "Volunteer"and
1046178 The Race for the " America" Cup, among the Yachts previous to the Contest between the " Volunteer" and " Thistle" (engraving) by Rogers

The Spanish-American War, United States War-Ships, and the Liner "Paris"(b / w photo)
1615534 The Spanish-American War, United States War-Ships, and the Liner " Paris" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Spanish-American War (b / w photo)
1606235 The Spanish-American War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

Our War-Ships off the Coast near Santiago de Cuba, June 3, 1898
LLM459894 Our War-Ships off the Coast near Santiago de Cuba, June 3, 1898 by Chapman, Carlton Theodore (1860-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our War-Ships off the Coast near Santiago de Cuba)

The Spanish-American War, Operations in Cuban Waters (litho)
1039616 The Spanish-American War, Operations in Cuban Waters (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War, Operations in Cuban Waters)

Our Victorious Fleets in Cuban Waters, pub. 1898 (colour litho)
2630677 Our Victorious Fleets in Cuban Waters, pub. 1898 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

MA Essex Salem Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

MA Essex Marblehead Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Shore Front, Marblehead, Massachusetts, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Shore Front, Marblehead, Massachusetts, c1897. Marblehead in Essex County, Massachusetts, a coastal town in New England. The first European settler was Joseph Doliber in 1629

Shore Front, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Shore Front, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA, c1900. English settlers established a fishing village here in the 1620s. Marblehead became a major shipyard

Nanepashemet Hotel, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
The Nanepashemet Hotel, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA. circa 1910

BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND, 1776. Colonel John Glover of the Marblehead militia superintending the retreat of Continental Army troops across the East River to Manhattan on the night of 29-30 August 1776

Clearing a snowdrift close to Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Snow Plough of the TCL&M ( Toledo (Port), Clinton, Lakeside and Marblehead Railroad), Michigan, USA near Traverse City. Date: circa 1908

Egyptian household items. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages. 1798

James David Smillie, At Marblehead Neck, American, 1833 - 1909, 1883, etching in black on wove paper

Lines of the Marblehead-type schooners Sir Edward Hawke and Earl of Egremont
SCHOONER PLANS, 1767. Lines of the Marblehead-type schooners Sir Edward Hawke and Earl of Egremont, built at New York for the British Navy in 1767

Americas Cup Rainbow Yacht
Marblehead, Massachusetts: February, 1937. Harold Vanderbilts Rainbow, the 1934 Americas Cup defender, which is rumored to have been purchased by Chandler Hovey, Commodore of the Eastern Yacht Club

Nefertiti In Americas Cup Race
Marblehead, Massachusetts: 1962. The stern view of the new $300, 000 entry into the quest for the Americas Cup

MARBLEHEAD: FISHING BOATS. Fishing boats at Marblehead, Massachusetts. Line engraving, 1882

MARBLEHEAD, 1839. Northeastern view of Marblehead, Massachusetts, from Fort Sewall. Wood engraving, 1839

MARBLEHEAD, MASSACHUSETTS Unloading a catch at Marblehead, Massachusetts: wood engraving, 1875

Marblehead Neck, Massachusetts - Snows Store Date: circa 1910s

Marblehead Neck, Massachusetts - Front Street
The Houses on Front Street at Marblehead Neck, Massachusetts Date: circa 1909

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Marblehead, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of New England's Massachusetts, is a place rich with history and natural beauty. From its stunning Marblehead Harbor to its iconic Nanepashemet Hotel, this coastal gem offers a glimpse into America's past. As the moon rises over Marblehead Harbor, casting an enchanting glow upon the water, one can't help but be captivated by the tranquility of this seaside haven, and is here that sailors once gathered for The Race for the "America" Cup, eagerly anticipating the contest between legendary yachts like "Volunteer" and "Thistle. " This engraving immortalizes their fierce competition and showcases Marblehead's deep connection to maritime heritage. But Marblehead's significance extends beyond sailing competitions. In times of war, it played a crucial role in shaping American history. During the Spanish-American War, United States war-ships and even liners like "Paris" found refuge in its harbor. Black-and-white photos capture these moments frozen in time - our brave soldiers preparing for battle or our victorious fleets celebrating triumphs off the coast near Santiago de Cuba. The lithographs depicting operations in Cuban waters during this historic conflict are testaments to Marblehead's contribution to national defense. They remind us of how our courageous troops fought valiantly against adversity on foreign shores. Yet amidst all these historical landmarks and events lies a charming town that has preserved its unique character throughout centuries. Vector road maps guide visitors through winding streets lined with quaint houses adorned with white picket fences - remnants of days gone by. The shorefront views from c1897 and c1900 evoke nostalgia as we imagine strolling along those same sandy beaches where families once frolicked under sunny skies. These images transport us back to simpler times when life moved at a slower pace - an idyllic snapshot of small-town America. Marblehead invites you to step back in time while embracing modern-day pleasures.