Explore Beverly through a new lens on this scenic walking tour inspired by Historic Beverly’s postcard collection. Once known as the “Garden City” for its tree lined streets & coastal beauty, Beverly’s shoreline drew visitors seeking fresh ocean air, open views and summer escape. As we stroll through the historic “Gold Coast” surrounding Mackerel Cove, we’ll compare historic postcards with ...
Let us take you for a walking tour through one of Beverly’s most fascinating historic streets, where architecture, maritime history, neighborhood life, and industry all meet. Laid out in 1803 as one of Beverly’s early roads leading toward the water, Washington Street tells the story of a changing city. Once bordered by open land and fish-drying yards, the street grew ...
Explore one of Beverly’s most architecturally and historically significant neighborhoods during the Broadway Walking Tour. Perched atop Stevens Hill, Broadway developed during the mid-19th century as one of Beverly’s premier residential streets, connecting Cabot Street to Park Street near the railroad corridor. The neighborhood experienced substantial growth in the decades following the Civil War and became home to many of ...
