A look back: Recreation in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts residents have long enjoyed the great outdoors (and indoors) during the summer months. We take a look at the warm-weather recreation activities of yesteryear.


The photographs are from the Boston Public Library’s Leslie Jones Collection. The collection features images of recreation, taken between 1886 and 1967.


Pictured: People canoed on the Charles River in 1930.





Massachusetts residents have long enjoyed the great outdoors (and indoors) during the summer months. We take a look at the warm-weather recreation activities of yesteryear.


The photographs are from the Boston Public Library’s Leslie Jones Collection. The collection features images of recreation, taken between 1886 and 1967.


Pictured: People canoed on the Charles River in 1930.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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James Stewart and Harlow Avery sailed their boat at the Squantum Yacht Club.

James Stewart and Harlow Avery sailed their boat at the Squantum Yacht Club in 1932.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Massachusetts residents rode tandem bicycles or unicycles.

Massachusetts residents rode tandem bicycles and unicycles. This photo was taken between 1917 and 1934.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Two men caught an 800-pound shark off Manomet in 1928. The shark, which was the largest recorded to that date, tipped over the men’s dory as they attempted to land it.

Two men caught an 800-pound shark off Manomet in 1928. The shark, which was the largest recorded to that date, tipped over the men’s dory as they attempted to land it.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Kids sailed minature boats in Marblehead.

Kids sailed minature boats in Marblehead. This photo was taken between 1917 and 1934.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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A Swampscott fisherman loaned fish lines to the public.

A Swampscott fisherman loaned fish lines to the public. This photo was taken between 1917 and 1934.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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A woman paddled a makeshift sailboat with her hans on the Charles River.

A woman paddled a makeshift sailboat with her hans on the Charles River. This photo was taken between 1934 and 1956.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Photographer Leslie Jones attended fishing trips aboard the S.S. Lois H. Corkum.

Photographer Leslie Jones attended fishing trips aboard the S.S. Lois H. Corkum. This photo was taken between 1934 and 1956.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Female students from LaSalle College canoed on the Charles River.

Female students from LaSalle College canoed on the Charles River. This photo was taken between 1920 and 1929.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Two men posed before a badminton game.

Two men posed before a badminton game. This photo was taken between 1934 and 1956.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Lovebirds shared a kayak.

Lovebirds shared a kayak. This photo was taken between 1934 and 1956.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Makeshift sailboats made their way down the Charles River.

Makeshift sailboats made their way down the Charles River. This photo was taken between 1934 and 1956.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Children navigated toy boats on ponds.

Children navigated toy boats on ponds. This photo was taken between 1917 and 1934.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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A woman lined up her croquet shot.

A woman lined up her croquet shot. This photo was taken between 1934 and 1956.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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A boy waved at the camera from a row boat.

A boy waved at the camera from a row boat. This photo was taken between 1934 and 1956.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Two men competed in candlepin bowling.

Two men competed in candlepin bowling in 1954.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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A pair paddleboated at Norumbega Park in Newton.

A pair paddleboated at Norumbega Park in Newton in 1940.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Two women showed off the product of their fishing trip.

Two women showed off the product of their fishing trip in 1938.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Boys navigated a sail boat.

Boys navigated a sail boat. This photo was taken between 1934 and 1956.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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Kids competed in marbles.

Kids competed in marbles. This photo was taken between 1952 and 1953.


Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection


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