Today’s photos are from a trip my father took to New Bedford, MA & Fairhaven, MA while he was living & working in Bourne; I believe these were taken in 1938. As some of you will no doubt know, New Bedford was famous as a whaling center. Fairhaven also was a whaling port, tho less prominent than New Bedford; but Herman Melville sailed out of Fairhaven on a whaling ship in 1841.
Hope you enjoy the pix. As usual, the captions are my father’s, taken from the album.







Incredible photos, given when they were taken. Interesting post.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. I've been to New Bedford a few times and it was nice to see some older photographs of the town.
ReplyDeleteGreat caption, that - Look up, boy, look up. And those are lovely photos. It's strange to think that they were taken not even 70 years ago.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for sharing these Mighty Photos.These Days we snap Away.but Photos then were rare.Your Dad had a Good Eye for Place&Purpose.Any More?
ReplyDelete'Hoping You & Yours Have A Fine Peaceful Easter.
Regards
Tony.
I always look forward to the next installment of your father's photos.
ReplyDeleteI always love looking at these old photos of your dad's. The memorial to the whale fishermen is fascinating. Enjoy the Easter weekend!
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the nice response, & hope all the readers out there are having a nice Easter or Passover or just plain old weekend, however that goes for each.
Kat & Sandra: That is a wild photo & caption. Oh, & Kat, I checked out the triolet-- well done!
Tony: Don't worry, there are a lot more!
Thanks again to all readers & commenters!