13 High Street - Josiah P. Creesy House
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| Collection |
Old Houses etc. School Research Project |
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circa 1800s |
| Abstract |
Marblehead Junior High Archives Historical Building Survey
Historical Importance: Josiah P. Creesy was a Clipper Captain who lived in the house during his childhood years (1814-1837). He was famous because he made the run from New York to San Francisco in record time, (89 days) in his ship "The Flying Cloud". His brother, Arthur Creesy, was also a skipper.
Thirteen High Street was built in 1860. It was the old Gerry School where Miss Mary Alley taught.
Written History on page 35. |
| Home Location |
Pink Room (4th floor north end of building) |
| Object ID |
2006-075-00432 B |
| Object Name |
House |
| Search Terms |
Marblehead Buildings |
| Title |
13 High Street - Josiah P. Creesy House |
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Rev. 2.0 2/2013 Contact the Historical Commission at 781-639-3425 or e-mail us (please include the "Object ID" number, not the Record Number)
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Last modified on: February 22, 2013
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