Record 2720/3390 Catalog Record Places, Streets & Sites Exhibit Page Home Search Description  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.

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