Yesteryear: Mattapoisett, then and now
Sep 9, 2020
Ned’s Point Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1838 and was kept running by a light keeper who would stay in the tower’s nearby keeper’s quarters.
Today, the lighthouse beacon shine’s without the use of oil to power its light, and the Friends of the Ned’s Point Lighthouse are raising funds to restore the beacon to its original glory. Photo by: Tim Seeberger
The stone bridge that crosses the Mattapoisett River sat on a more barren landscape. Photo courtesy: Mattapoisett Historical Society
Today, houses sit all around and the vegetation on the banks of the river have kept up as well. Photo by: Tim Seeberger
This picturesque postcard showed off Long Wharf back in the day. Photo courtesy: Mattapoisett Historical Society
Today, the three wharfs still stand as is. Photo by: Tim Seeberger
Though businesses have come and gone through Mattapoisett, some places have stood the test of time.
The old stone bridge over Mattapoisett River still stands, but it’s now more populated with houses (and it’s actually paved!)
Dexter Mill may no longer be around, but remnants still show.
The Ropewalk can trace its beginnings back to the ‘80s, and Ned’s Point Lighthouse can traces its roots to the ‘30s (that is, the 1830s. 1838 specifically.)
Take a look back at the different well-known places in Mattapoisett and how they’ve transformed over the years.
