The gift idea of the year for anyone that loves old homes. The “If This House Could Talk” Print edition is here! Sized at 8×11, it has full page photos of the signs and homes that displayed them! Full of historical fun facts researched and exhibited by homeowners. A must for any Newburyport history aficionado….
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And so year 5 ends, Pandemically Yours…
Wow. What a year. What signs! What a community! Like every year, it really never ends. The spirit of “If This House Could Talk” goes on. Some folks leave their signs up for a few more days, some for a few more weeks. It’s all up to you. There were lots of new signs, lots…
My South End Favs
Just took a quick bike around to some, but not all, of the south end signs. WOW! There’s less this year (after all – no tourists!) but some of the new ones are amazing! I have to start with Christopher Welch’s on Federal Steet – with a detailed description of the house, gardens, barn, etc….
The 2020 Pandemic Version of “If This House Could Talk” Begins!
Here’s the map, and list of homes, alphabetical by street name. It’s made for printing! These paper versions will be at the library starting Monday. Or just use your phone and the online map. Happy strolling!
Signs Signs everywhere a sign!
Just a few short days until the start on Sunday. It’s a quieter year without the major Yankee Homecoming activities, but still a year to walk-about and talk about all the signs! Some folks are so anxious they are putting theirs up a day early on Saturday! Here are some good things to know that…
One Month Away!
The map is growing! The city is reopened! And the excitement is building for “If This House Could Talk”. Mary Jacobsen invited us this past week to join her on “The Morning Show” on PortMedia. Lots of good info discussed there, and if you haven’t heard Mary’s show – you should! If you missed the…
The thread that keeps unraveling…
and the gift that keeps on giving… This is the fifth year of “If this house could talk”, and a common question I get is, “Again? I already did a sign …. won’t people get bored if I use it again?” or alternatively, ” I did it once, but I have no more stories…” Well, house…
House History 101 – Signup!
This year, the Newburyport Preservation Trust will be offering online workshops to help you find more stories about your house! Barb Bailey will lead them on June 15, July 1, and July 12 – the last one depending on demand. Signup at research.walknewburyport.com Here’s one example of a AHA! moment, and the story of one…
Get Put on the Map!
Participating in “If This House Could Talk” this year? It’s on for July 26 to August 2nd. It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3: 1: Get put on the map 2: Find a story to tell 3: Make a poster and put it up Start by joining the fun and submit your intention…
The 2020 perfect vision for a pandemic version of “If This House Could Talk”…
Like everyone else, I was hit by a train when the world stopped in March. Like everyone else, the first thoughts came with fear, concern about the future, my family’s health, my health. Like everyone else, I watched in sheer horror as the stock market dropped 20%. Like everyone else, I watched the stores and…
Yes! We are doing it again in 2020 for the fifth straight year!
Watch for details here as they develop,
2019 Street Scenes
This year, in addition to talking house, there are numerous “street scenes” placed throughout Newburyport. This are photographs from the Museum of Old Newbury Snow Photo Collection, placed near the spot they were taken. Thank You, Museum of Old Newbury! Check them out! Garden Street Street Scene (@ State St) Dalton Street – Street Scene…
