As Marblehead continues to dig out from one of its snowiest winters in recent memory, the Current turned to local photographer and historian Dan Dixey, who has collected thousands of photographs, negatives, slides and even stereo cards of Marblehead, dating back to the 1860s.
Dixey shared a striking gallery of snowy scenes spanning several decades. Enjoy!
Water Street, Blizzard of 1978Tucker Street, Blizzard of 1978Blizzard of 1978Bassett Street, 1978Washington Street,1969Town tractor, 1969King’s Rook, State Street, Blizzard of 1978Hoods in 1969Bessom Street, 1969Anchor Fuel and Village Rug on Bessom Street in 1969The Driftwood Luncheonette on Front Street, Jan. 1, 1968A snowman in 1968.
Dan Dixey, left, and his brother Barry, digging out their father’s car on Reed Street in 1961. Barry Dixey went on to become the town’s fire chief. COURTESY VIDEO / DAN DIXEY
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