From roller coasters and roast beef to sand castles and muscle cars, bring your memories of Revere Beach as Bob Upton, creator of reverebeach.com, takes us on a journey through time at Revere Beach.
Created in 1896, the Revere Beach Reservation, was designed by landscape designer, Charles Eliot – also instrumental in creating the Middlesex Fells Reservation for the Metropolitan Park Commission. For over 125 years, Revere Beach has drawn visitors from around the world, whether by bicycle, horse-drawn carriage, railway or motor car. The Boulevard boasted rides, dance-halls, movie theaters, carousels, rollercoasters and all kinds of special attractions.
Many of today’s baby-boomers are the children of those who fell in love at the Oceanview or Wonderland Ballrooms. Boomers themselves can still vividly remember the Virginia Reel, Wild Mouse, Dodgems and other rides and amusements. Younger people remember cruisers or sand castle competitions.
Recently designated as a National Historic Landmark, Revere Beach is now officially recognized as “America’s First Public Beach.” Revere Beach holds a special place in the collective memories of thousands of people young and old throughout New England and the United States. It is also one of the items featured on Massachusetts250’s list of Massachusetts Firsts.
Doors will open at 6:45 to view museum exhibits. A brief business meeting at 7:15 will be followed by the talk at 7:30 pm.
