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  1. Ron J

    Another Indian Attack..."In rust We Trust!"

    That is Bill's quote, describing his 1931 Indian 101 Scout! Bill, who owns , StonyBrook Auto Body, in Massachusetts, sits proudly on his antique Steed! He wears the old leather cap , goggles and gloves while riding this beauty. Real Americana ! No "made in China" here!!! Check the...
  2. Ron J

    Indian Attack!

    Yesterday, I met a real sociable gentleman, during a visit to a body shop in North Chelmsford, MA. Bill has a nice small collection here. You are viewing one of two Indians, Bill owns. This one is a 1939 Chief. The seat has been modified by the previous owner. He was very tall, and an...
  3. Ron J

    First License Plate ever issued in United States..

    This is the First License Plate ever issued. Massachusetts #1. II is made of metal, with Porcelain finish. Issued in 1903. It is chipped, but should read, MASS AUTOMOBILE REGISTER. Massachusetts started dating them in 1908. This is a photo a friend sent to me. I have seen the plate...
  4. Ron J

    Ice Cream Anyone?

    Here is a pretty cool 1966 Ford Ice Cream truck, that is being restored. Neat Bells! Americana at its best! Rj :usaflag:
  5. Ron J

    Finds over the years...

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  6. Ron J

    Along the Waterfront..... Winthrop Ma. Patriotic!

    I think it is fantastic, when any U.S. Citizen, goes to the trouble of mounting, The Flag of the U.S.A. in a diificult spot. Granted the person may have had it easy at a minus Tide..but went thru the trouble of making it happen! It was a bit foggy when the photo's were taken. Rj :usaflag...
  7. Ron J

    Along the waterfront... Magnolia Ma.

    Just a nice shot of an Island from Magnolia Beach.... A doorway to the Atlantic.... really to a Pier that has been washed away by storms 50 years ago...and laslty, a very Private door to an old estate, now very high end condo'$ ! This door has recently been rebuilt. I have driven by this...
  8. Ron J

    Along the Waterfront.... Mill St.

    When your out and about in your own home towns, did you ever pay attention to the names of some of the streets?? Canal St., Ferry St., Mill St.....The street name is usually aptly named due to just what the name implies... there was a Mill or a Canal right there! There could be traces of the...
  9. Ron J

    Along the Waterfront.... S.S. United States

    Here is an old photo, circa mid 1950, showing the S.S. United States Liner cruising by the Nantucket Lightship. A Lightship was a stationary vessel, anchored at most likely a dangerous Shoal, similar to a Lighthouse, but unable to build a Lighthouse on that location. The Lightship was manned...
  10. Ron J

    Along New England...Candle House at Woods Hole, 1936

    Ya gotta love these old stone buildings! Rj :usaflag:
  11. Ron J

    Woods Hole Model Boats..

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  12. Ron J

    Another Model from Woods Hole Show... Coal Barge

    Check the detail!!
  13. Ron J

    Along New England.... Woods Hole (MA.) Model Show

    The Grey Model, is the" Nantucket LV112" in WWII Colors and Armament. During the War, Her Lanterns were removed, Red hull painted Grey, and Small Cannon installed.Model built by Captain Robertson Dinsmore. The next is the "Boston Lightship", built in 1946. She was built in Michigan, to be...
  14. Ron J

    Along the Waterfront..... ALVIN...Woods Hole

    Last Saturday, April 13, I had made plans to meet a very good friend, Captain Robertson Dinsmore, at his home in Falmouth, and attend the Woods Hole Historical Museums, 9Th Biennial, Model Boat Show. There are 7 exhibit locations around the Town, so you know, there is community participation...
  15. Ron J

    Along New England..... Patriotic Symbol...

    You know, when I am traveling New England roads, and get to see signs like this.... I just have to stop and photograph the subject matter... It is so refreshing to know, there are still AMERICANS out there, that are Patriotic, and CARE about the United States of America and its Patriots, from...
  16. Ron J

    Along New England...Old heavy equipment at peace...

    The Bulldozer dates to the Forties?? Note the record amts of Snow fall recorded on the Snow Blade! Of course, 1978 was THE BLIZZARD OF 1978! I remember it very well! The Governor of Massachusetts declared it a State of Emergency, called out the National Guard, and closed All Massachusetts...
  17. Ron J

    Along New England... Bellevue Cemetery.....The Cellar Stables!!!

    What we have here, is just as it says... Bellevue Cemetery Brick Stable, built in 1894... I noticed this fabulous building, and Plaque mounted on it front wall. I had to stop, read it, and photograph it!. While doing so, I met a Cemetery Employee, who was more than willing to share his...
  18. Ron J

    Along New England... Railroad Bridge and Cut Out..

    Here is a Railroad Bridge, I travel over daily, located in Beverly Ma. in a section called Goats Hill. I captured these photo's due to the snow, highlighting the depth and cut through solid rock between the Railroad Bridge going over the harbor, and to Beverly RR Station. In the Second photo...
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