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Published by The History Press

Charleston, SC 29403

www.historypress.net

Copyright 2008 by Lisa Peek Ramos

All rights reserved

Cover design by Marshall Hudson.

All images are courtesy of the author unless otherwise noted.

First published 2008

e-book edition 2013

ISBN 978.1.62584.898.7

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Ramos, Lisa Peek.

Magnolia : a brief history / Lisa Peek Ramos.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

print edition ISBN 978-1-59629-453-0

1. Magnolia (Gloucester, Mass.)--History. 2. Gloucester (Mass.)--History. 3. Magnolia (Gloucester, Mass.)--Biography. 4. Gloucester (Mass.)--Biography. 5. Magnolia (Gloucester, Mass.)--Buildings, structures, etc. 6. Gloucester (Mass.)--Buildings, structures, etc. 7. Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Gloucester. 8. Natural history--Massachusetts--Gloucester. I. Title.

F74.G5R36 2008

974.45--dc22

2008005096

Notice: The information in this book is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. It is offered without guarantee on the part of the author or The History Press. The author and The History Press disclaim all liability in connection with the use of this book.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form whatsoever without prior written permission from the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

Magnolia, Mass. (1932)

Ive traveled North, South, East and West.

Ive roamed the whole world oer.

The place however I love the best

is on New Englands shore.

Magnolia is the name it bears,

its charms enchant, entice.

The answer to a Pilgrims prayers,

a part of paradise.

The sky is brilliant, sapphire blue,

the ocean broad and free.

And rugged rocks of somber hue

divide the land and sea.

The air is sparkling, cool and clear,

the foliage bright and green.

Each gift of God is gathered here,

in harmony serene.

The breakers boom, and swirl and sweep,

through chasms in the rocks.

And over all the mighty deep,

the seagulls whirl in flocks.

The woods are shady, dense and strewn

with boulders, ghost-like gray.

Sea breezes in the tree tops croon,

a lullaby all day.

Along the beach of Kettle Cove,

the waves recede and break,

while bathers in a countless drove,

their daily sunbaths take.

The fish hawks, in their search for food,

alight, and preen, and flap

upon the bobbing blocks of wood

that mark each lobster trap.

The harbor into Gloucester town,

is specked with flashing sails.

Here ships that on the sea go down,

ride safe from lashing gales.

The mournful cries of birds are heard,

on wave-worn Normans Woe,

where once a famous wreck occurred,

amidst the ice and snow.

The bell buoys toll, in solemn tone,

each time the waves dash high.

A lighthouse on its rock-bound throne,

guards all with watchful eye.

Though I have traveled far and near,

From Maine to Singapore,

Youre sure to find me every year,

upon Magnolias shore.

Where the days are bright and sunny,

the nights starlit and calm,

where the air is sweet as honey,

the breeze a soothing balm.

Krewson

Contents

Dedication

This book started as a composition that was required to obtain my bachelors degree. The information I learned sparked my interest in the history of Magnolia. At age thirty-four, and still in college, I got pregnant with my first son. It was then that I felt it was my mission to extract from my grandmother, a Magnolia native and founder of the Magnolia Historical Society, all of the information she knew about Magnolia history in order to hand it down generationally. The birth of my second son, two weeks after college graduation, heightened my enthusiasm for knowledge and motivated me to write this book. Still, I have learned more from motherhood than I ever did in college.

This book is dedicated to my grandmother, Frances C. Hines, who has devoted her life and love to the people of Magnolia and to preserving the history of this village. I cherish the time I have been able to spend with her, and hope this book will further her purpose and continue to keep the interest in Magnolia history thriving.

I dedicate the time and effort I have put into this book to my sons. My hope is that all generations will learn from this book, not only the history of hometown and family, but also that hard work and perseverance always pay off.

Everything happens for a reason. Pass it on.

Special Thanks

Frances Hines, for being such a wonderful grandmother, for preserving the history of Magnolia and for sparking and encouraging my interest in it.

Mike Ramos, my husband, for always encouraging me to continue working on this book and supporting my efforts, and for making our family the most precious gift in life.

Sally and Sandy Peek, my parents, for always inspiring me to do the best that I could, for cheering me on when things went well and for being there when I needed help, no matter what.

James Cook, for taking the time and effort not to just tell me but to teach me the history.

Linda Bouchard, of Snow Harbor Graphics, a big thank-you from Miss Magnolia.

My family and friends, no matter where you are, for believing in me always.

And to all of you, who filled out my original questionnaires for my college thesis, who took the time to tell me about your own histories and who waited the many years it has taken me to complete this book.

I thank you!

Letter from the President

First, I would like to thank Lisa for the hard work she put into producing this book. For quite a few years now, those of us who are interested in the history of Magnolia have talked about producing an updated history of our little village. No one else ever seemed to be able to find the time to do it. Even though she is a working mother of two young boys, Lisa somehow managed to make the time. In the modern world, that is not an easy thing to do.

Lisa grew up in Magnolia, and is descended through her mother (Sally Peek) and grandmother (Fran Hines) from Henry West, who came to Magnolia to work in the ice business in the late 1800s. She was raised here, was married in Saint Josephs Chapel to Michael Ramos and lives near Ravenswood Park. For generations, her family has been known for its interest in and commitment to the community here. It seems Lisa caught the history bug from her Grandmother Fran, who is considered to be the driving force in the founding of the Magnolia Historical Society.

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