Newbury Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour

http://www.newburymarealestate.com Tour Newbury, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices. Newbury, Massachusetts is located in the northeastern portion of Essex County. Pawtucket Indians hunted, fished and captured seasonal runs of smelt, alewives, shad, salmon and sea-run trout before settlers appeared. The shellfish were especially plentiful on Plum Island and were appreciated by the 100 people from the Wiltshire and Hampshire sections of England who established the first Colonial settlements in Newbury. As the community grew, fishing became an important industry, as did small scale shipbuilding, weaving, tanning and shoemaking. Farmers dealt in cattle and sheep and by 1791 there were 3,000 head of cattle grazing on Newbury's lands. About the same time, Newbury set a pattern of diversified industry, producing woolen goods made by the first American-made wool carding machines as well as snuff, chaises and slate. Competition from England's woolen mills decreased the emphasis on woolens and led to greater cotton fabric production and the establishment of a cooperage, nail factory and scythe mill. In the late 18th and early 19th century, industry rivaled agricultural employment in Newbury. By the end of the 19th century, Newbury's industrial base had declined, and dairy farming became the community's staple economic activity. Now largely residential, Newbury offers a gorgeous natural landscape, easy access to Boston and excellent opportunities for recreation and leisure. Founded more than 350 years ago, Newbury is also home to a lovingly preserved historic district, which features some of the oldest surviving homes in New England.

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