Revere Beach has a rich history that reflects the changing face of housing and development in the region. From its humble beginnings with beach shanties and cottages to the bustling amusement and nightlife era of the mid-20th century, and the subsequent decline and resurgence in recent decades, Revere Beach’s housing landscape has witnessed a remarkable…
If something is repeated enough times, it becomes the truth; repetition feeds the subconscious to the point where it becomes etched in stone. Or, maybe people simply believe what sounds plausible. Either way, Nelson Mandela did not die in prison, Darth Vader did not say, “Luke, I am your father,” and Revere Beach did not…
Commentary by Salvator Giarratani image courtesy: MassMoments.org I REMEMBER ALL THOSE ITALIAN-SPEAKING AND LOBSTAH-LOOKING JEWISH LADIES AT REVERE BEACH Back when I was growing up in the Fifties and into the Sixties, my parents would take my brother and I to Revere Beach all the time in the summers of my youth. It was our “Disneyland…
Story Written by Christina Puleo for RevereBeach.com Did you enjoy our annual Sand Sculpting Festival last weekend? Are you looking for more fun activities to do with your family? You’ve come to the right place! At Revere Beach, the possibilities are endless and last all year long. The summer is our most popular season, but…
The 2022 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival winners have been announced by the organizers of this incredible world renowned sand sculpting festival the Revere Beach Partnership. Congratulations to all the sculptors , Foundation Management Productions, the City of Revere and to all those who work so hard to bring this spectacular event to Revere…
Easter time at Revere Beach Story written by Christina Puleo for RevereBeach.com Easter time was and still is an important time of year for Revere residents. Churches of all denominations (such as The Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Anthony’s Church, or the First Congregational Church) prepared for holiday services, parents rushed to stores like Selya’s to…
Photos, research and story written by Lou Spagnola. March, 2022 The Ocean Pier at Revere Beach; you know, the one at Eliot Circle, the rotary at the Beachmont end of Revere Beach? Photos of this grand old ballroom have been making the rounds on social media for years; it is beautifully displayed on a wall…
Image above -Along the boulevard, Revere Beach, MA. Provided by Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/resource/det.4a12857/ This article is being shared here for all of us who have a great fondness for America’s first public beach. As President of the Revere Society for Cultural and Historical Preservation I thought it would be appropriate to once again share…
The days of rich sunshine, June, July, and September, are the days we fondly remember. Youthful joy or quiet visions of mellowed days all are close to the heart and treasured by the days of Summer. Experiencing the natural beauty of Revere Beach and the memories shared with a friend or loved ones are shared…
Remember the times you have sat at the beach any time of day or any time of year. It has the same impact on your being no matter who you are. Slowly and inevitably, just as the wind blows and the waves roll, you are lulled into a meditative state of mind. The ocean, rhythms,…
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