Monthly Archives: January 2009

Tall Ships on the Horizon

Posted on January 29, 2009 by indyjerry77

  There is quite a bit of buzz about the Black Dog coming to Newburyport.     What so many readers may have missed is the comment in the Boston Globe and the Daily News by New England Development.    They want to … Continue reading →

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Let’s Link it Together

Posted on January 20, 2009 by indyjerry77

  We need to focus on the highlights of Newburyport’s history to make the city’s heritage tourism have a mighty affect on tourism and on our economy.   I tip my hat to the two distinguished historical organizations in Newburyport.    … Continue reading →

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Does anybody care?

Posted on January 19, 2009 by indyjerry77

One of the alarming things going on in this city is the total trashing of years of preservation.     Some say the A-frames is a silly issue not worth the print to mention about.   I heartily disagree.     This is a symptomatic condition.     … Continue reading →

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Demolition Excuse – Architectural Blendings excuse for Teardown

Posted on January 12, 2009 by indyjerry77

  Lately an argument has been made that a period home is worthy of demolition because it has mixed architectural styles or that the work done on the house is not consistent with the structural style.       Newburyport’s history is … Continue reading →

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Enough is Enough!

Posted on January 7, 2009 by indyjerry77

Enough is Enough!   It is bad enough when a badly built structure is foisted on us.    Decade after decade, helpless onlookers have to stare at the eye-sore.    One of these is the Sullivan building.     This structure alone breaks the … Continue reading →

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The Curse

Posted on January 6, 2009 by indyjerry77

Somewhere in the past a curse fell upon Newburyport.     It is hard to believe but our city was considered at the turn of the 19th century the fifth most important community in the New Republic.   We were the center … Continue reading →

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The Borders Must Be Settled!

Posted on January 5, 2009 by indyjerry77

  There is a necessary project that has to be done SOON.    The boundaries of the National Register of Historic Places must be settled in an iron-clad way.     There are so many ramifications and economic benefits for those who lie … Continue reading →

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