Double Decker
From the November 10, 1950 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: The old sail loft, commonly known as the Double Decker, at the head of the Vineyard Haven wharf, was auctioned Wednesday afternoon to Henry Cronig, whose high bid of $250 was believed an almost infinitesimal price for the historic two-story structure.
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Horsing Around
From the November 3, 1933 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: When the last horse chestnut is gone from the tree next to the Gazette, we know that autumn is fading out.
Halloween Happens
From the October 27, 1995 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: To a number of Vineyard residents, Halloween is no small observance. At Shirley’s Hardware in Vineyard Haven, the staff treat the annual day of Hallow’s Eve as a big event.
Derby Throwback
From the October 20, 1967 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: The leads in the twenty-second annual fishing derby were further capsized during the final hours of fishing. The derby ended at noon on Sunday, and the weighing-in continued until 2 o’clock.
Play Ball
The first game of Base Ball (National) ever played in this village came off last Saturday afternoon, between the “Regulars” and “True Blues,” both of this town.
Car Talk
From the October 13, 1972 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Main Street
From the October 4, 1963 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: