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About Swampscott: Who was Vinnin Square named for?

The records that do exist illustrate how names, and the places they designate, can subtly shift over time.

Essex countyUnited statesEdward pettyplaceVinnin squareThomas vinnin jrThomas jrJohn leggJonathan gloverRobert levySarah vinnenGeorge washingtonContinental armyAbout swampscottThomas vinninSouthern essex district registryRevolutionary war

About Swampscott: How did the town s beaches get their names?

Robert Levy presents the stories, from Kings Beach to Phillips Beach.

New yorkUnited statesLincoln house pointFish houseFisherman beachPhillips beachCape codWhales beachLong islandKings beachSwampscott lynnJohn winthropHugh peterWaldo thompsonFlorence nightingaleJohn humphrey

About Swampscott: How did the town acquire the Harold A King Forest?

Swampscott columnist Rob Levy offers a slice of Harold King Forest history.

United statesHarolda kingPaul levensonMassachusetts department of natural resources selfConservation fundRecreation committeeConservation commissionAbout swampscottRidge trailHarold kingTown meetingMassachusetts wetlands protection actMassachusetts departmentNatural resources self helpSuperior courtOpen space

About Swampscott: The water tower isn t just a landmark

How much water does the tower hold? When was it built? How does it help Swampscott if a major water pipe breaks? Rob Levy has some answers.

United statesQuabbin reservoirGino crestaRobert levyIronworks coMassachusetts water resources authorityAbout swampscottPublic works ginoParadise roadChicago bridgeNative americanMassachusetts water resourcesBurrill street

About Swampscott: Were there Native American villages here?

In many ways, Swampscott would have been an ideal site for such settlements from the spring through the fall.

United statesEssex countyThomas dexterRobert levyFrancis ingallsAlgonquin indianWilliam witterWaldo thompsonJames mooneyMassachusetts historical commissionHistorical commissionAbout swampscottNative americanNative americansBlack willNorth shore

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