Hull and Nantasket Beach
Hull and Nantasket Beach by John Galluzzo, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2001, offers a detailed exploration of the historical transformations of Hull, Massachusetts. Spanning 96 pages, this book delves into the town’s evolution from a remote fishing village in 1621 to a significant military outpost during the American Revolution, and later into a popular seasonal resort following the Civil War. The narrative highlights the town’s rich history and its connection to the vibrant community that has shaped it over nearly four centuries.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Hull’s past, featuring notable sites that reflect its diverse identity changes. The book discusses how the town became a destination for summer visitors seeking the rejuvenating waters of Nantasket Beach and the health benefits of its ocean breezes. Through historical anecdotes and insights, Hull and Nantasket Beach connects the past with the present, showcasing landmarks such as Fort Revere Park and the Hull Historical Society Museum. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in local history and the development of one of America’s oldest communities.
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Since Myles Standish and the Plymouth Colony pilgrims first set foot on the Hull peninsula in 1621, the town has undergone several significant identity changes. At first a remote fishing village, Hull later became a military outpost, the first line of defense for the city of Boston during the American Revolution. After the Civil War, the residents of that city flocked to Nantasket Beach by the thousands each summer to partake of its health-giving ocean breezes and rejuvenating waters, helping to turn Hull into one of the most popular seasonal resorts in New England. Today, fishermen and summer thrill seekers alike can connect with the town’s past at its many historic sites, where the past is brought up to the present day. Then & Now: Hull and Nantasket Beach carries us through nearly four centuries of change in one of America’s oldest communities, where smoke-belching cannon once roared atop the empty ramparts that now form Fort Revere Park on Telegraph Hill, and Boss John Smith once ran his “Old Ring” political machine from the Old Town Hall that now serves as the Hull Historical Society Museum.
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