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Reader Remembers Historic Amesbury

READER MAILBAG   
September 2012  
Dear SeacoastNH.com

I was sooo delighted to have found your site detailing some of the items and settings of the home of John Greenleaf Whittier. I lived on Friend Street, in Amesbury from 1985 to 1989. At the time, however, I wasn't interested in the “frivolities” in an historical sense. I knew of the Whittier house, but I cannot recall if it was open for viewing at the time. (Continued below)

 

I remember fondly the Friends Meeting House down the street. The Michaud family (Gwen and sons) owned the garage/gas station across the street from me. I worked at Greenery Designs, which is still in business at Market Square in central Amesbury.

I loved living in Amesbury, and was involved (and created the logo) for The Amesbury Children's Theatre during the 1980's. Amesbury Days were a tradition, as was going to the beach.
I now reside in Denver, Colorado. I moved here in 1992. Anyway, there was an article in Parade or USA Weekend that mentioned a poem Whittier had penned regarding "the Pumpkin." Hence, memories and questions started spinning in my head, regarding what things were/are like in Amesbury now. I recall the vivid feelings of historical significance when I lived there, but somehow took it for granted.
I now wish I hadn't, and hope to someday make a trip to "Carriage Town" still. The Chain Bridge, Mary Baker Eddy, Susannah Martin......
Thank you for your photographs and text.
I plan on investigating other interesting subjects and photos on your Web site.
Enjoy your forthcoming beloved New England fall. I recall it truly being spectacular.

-- Respectfully, Todd R. Christenson, Denver, CO