Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object # |
2008.001.082 |
Object Name |
Digital photograph |
Description |
Shoreline - This Shingle-Style cottage, known as Hobbs House, stood on Lewis Street near Front Street, as seen in this view from 1908. Prior to 1953, Silvershell was a small, rocky, unimproved beach with only a crumbling wharf used by fishermen and intrepid swimmers. In 1953, the Town set out to improve the Silvershell area. Stone jetties were set along the northern and southern boundaries and truckloads of sand were brought in. In 1954, Hurricane Carol pummeled Hobbs House, and in April, 1955, the Town voted the sum of $30,000 to purchase the ruined house and 7.67 acres on which it stood. With this acquisition, Silvershell Beach took on the proportions we know today. Almost miraculously, the much-improved beach was being enjoyed by swimmers and sunbathers by the summer of 1955. |
Search Terms |
shoreline Lewis Street Silvershell Beach Hobbs House Postcard History of Marion |
Date |
07/24/2010 |
Accession number |
2008.001 |