Beverly was first settled by five men known as the "Old Planters" and was incorporated as a town in 1668. Its first minister; Rev. John Hale; was the author of an important work on the Salem witch hysteria. In 1775; the schooner Hannah; the first commissioned military vessel; sailed from Beverly Harbor. Privateers also sailed from here for their raids on enemy ships. In the 19th century; Beverlys Lucy Larcom wrote about life working in the cotton mills. The early 20th century attracted a wave of immigrants for the construction of the United Shoe Machinery Corporation and the development of the estates; beaches; and gardens of Beverlys Gold Coast. President Taft vacationed at present-day Lynch Park; and many visitors have come to Beverly for the North Shore Music Theatre and Le Grand David.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Enjoy This Enlightening Book!By D.J. FryA wonderful book with all the information you want to know about Latinos in Pasadena. The information in this book is valuable to all Latinos that reside in or around Pasadena. From the early years with horse drawn buggies to the modern day with all of its busy freeways. the book relates to the Latino heritage of the people. where they come from and how they settled in Pasadena California. I have a copy and enjoyed the read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Eulalia PerezBy delmarcyI am thrilled how many books reveal my families deep history. as the family historian an Im honored to be included .3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. ENLIGHTENING INFORMATION!By Thelma T. ReynaRoberta Martinez book is part of the nationwide photographic. historical book series called "Images of America." Robertas ties to Pasadena. California. are substantial. She is much more besides a writer. She is well-known as a community activist. historian. lecturer. city commissioner. television producer. arts trustee. and advisor for the Pasadena Historical Museum and local school district. In her book. Roberta culled archival photos. newspaper articles. academic research papers. a local history project completed for Pasadena in 1995. and countless oral anecdotes and privately-owned vintage photo collections. She wove all her findings into a beautiful little book that traces "the legacies of Mexican-Americans and other Latino men and women who often worked for Pasadenas rich and famous...for generations."Each photo in this book is accompanied with historical explanations that help readers understand the impact of Latinos in Pasadenas evolution. Early Pasadena Latino settlers were mostly migrants and immigrants. but Pasadena is now about one-fourth Latino. and Robertas book explores "the complexity of community and individual identity" that has led to the Latino presence being felt and respected in high levels across our city today. from the superintendent of schools. to school board members. city council members. prominent professionals. and others in leadership roles.Roberta has left open the possibility of writing and publishing additional volumes in the near future. since "there still is so much more to be shared." I enthusiastically await her next book.
