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Old Humarock Post Card
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11. Aerial Perspective 1999 This card provides a geographical perspective of Humarock looking north, as taken by Tom Hannon Photography of Rockland, MA. Notice the three miles of open beach on the Atlantic – beautiful on a nice day, and wild during a stormy Nor’easter. The tidal (10 feet + or -) South River flows swiftly in and out on the left. The mouth of the river and Fourth Cliff are on the upper right, and the old mouth (pre 1898 storm) is at the dunes at the bottom. The Sea View section of Marshfield is on the left, and the skyline of Boston 30 miles away can be seen at the top of the picture. |
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12. The Cliffs C. 1915 The Town of Scituate, of which Humarock is a part, is known for its four cliffs on the ocean. In this picture, looking south, Fourth Cliff, which is the northern most point in Humarock, is left-center on the card. Third Cliff is to the immediate right, and the mouth of the North (and South) river flows between them. During World War II, Fourth Cliff became a military observation point for enemy submarines; the lookout tower still stands there. This is one of the most dangerous shipping points on the Atlantic coast of the U.S., as the tide rips in and out. First and Second Cliffs are to the rear and are closer to Scituate Harbor. |
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13. Ferry Street, Marshfield C. 1913 On driving to Humarock, one of the first sightings of the ocean occurs at this point on Ferry Street near the Coast Guard property on the right. Children in the car usually cheer at the sight, and adults start acting like children. Humarock is in the distance, and the blue ocean is just beyond. Trees were fewer then, possibly used up in shipbuilding, and the ocean views must have been fantastic. The white house on the left and the stone walls are still there, but the large barn is gone. Ferry Street is so named because it led to White’s Ferry, located near to where the Humarock bridge is currently. This street was also part of the original Pilgrim Trail. |
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14. Birdseye View C. 1920 There were certainly fewer buildings in Humarock at that time than now. This view is looking seaward (east) from Ferry Hill from just above where the Bridgwaye Inn is currently located. This bridge was built in 1892, and previously Whites Ferry crossed the river here. White was a descendant of Peregrine White, the firstborn child of the pilgrims in America whose farm was located on the river across from the old mouth. |
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15. Another Landmark Building C. 1915 Do you recognize this building? It is the home of the Nautical Mile Restaurant. Previously it has been home to the Humarock Lodge, the River House, and the Tide Watch. What was it previous to 1950? In this old picture a nun is on the front porch with twenty-five children. For
comments about any of these postcards, contact Bob
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