New England: Yesterday and Today (ca 1938)

[Music] e Plymouth Rock symbol of New World Freedom symbol of a nation's beginning symbol of New England and its glorious romantic history and colorful American tradition with freedom and Thanksgiving in their hearts these our forefathers worked worshiped and governed putting their trust in their God their hope in the land the pilgrims of New England lived and died cultivating the seed of American progress and freedom now they sleep the heroes who led America in its first strong steps Burial Hill Side of plymouth's first Fort and Watchtower seems a fitting and symbolic resting place American culture found its beginning on Boston's Beacon Hill one of the many historic landmarks in Old Boston and old New England true Americans thrill as they gaze at the belfrey in the old North Church in Boston almost unchanged it stands is a constant reminder of the signal that sent Paul River Galloping into the night calling colonial America to Arms The Cry of the spirit of Lexington still seems to ReSound in the air stand your ground don't fire unless fired upon but if they mean to have War let it begin here at conquered 2 Lexington and conquered one feels the spirit of the Minutemen who bravely answered the call to hold a bridge defend an ideal a nation Echoes of the shot heard round the world steeped in early American tradition is Bunker Hill with powder and ball free and independent Americans stood here and proved that they could and would win the right to rule themselves today the Monument of Bunker Hill gloriously silhouetted against the sky is an everlasting reminder of the sacrifices and victories on the farflung battle lines of Bennington of Lexington of New England throughout the entire length and breadth of New England stand historic landmarks inspiring links strong links that well the splendid traditions of early America through the customs of today in Charleston Navy Yard Boston Harbor emblematic of American Freedom of the Seas rests old iron sides majestically basking in the glory of her Victory silent now are the guns that once roared death to America's enemies of the deep and the Pirates of Barber Coast direct descendants of the Donald McCay the lightning the red jacket Fame New England Clippers ships are the crafts that ply New England Harbors today direct descendants too are the skilled New England craftsmen who build them and the Hardy seamen who sail them true Adventures of the Sea The Wailing ships out of Nantucket sconet and New Bedford for months even years at a time the hailers pursued the Giants of the deep in the South Atlantic the Arctic the Pacific and the Antarctic then Guided by the Mariners spirit compus so placed that it could be read both from the Pilot House and the Captain's Quarters below deck they sailed for Harbor home and loved ones for years for Generations from yesterday to today men of New England have gone down to the sea in ships Gloucester and Gloucester Harbor look much the same now as in yester Year from off the coast of Maine from off the grand Banks of New Finland Gloucester men bring thousands of tons of deep sea fish braving countless dangers so that the markets of America may be filled miles of drying codfish flakes giant reels of Nets carefully dried repaired and inspected tell the Vivid story of the fascinating gler life in New England perhaps more so than any where in the land the old blends with a new to Kindle a spirit of its own at East Ham on Cape con stands the oldest of New England's Mills its Stone still grinding grinding the hard corn and just as in the days of old oxen are used to help till the rich New England soil from the colored Cliffs of gay head on Martha's Vineyard below Cape Cod come pigment and Clay pigment and clay that are still used by the Indians today as they carry on The Potter's art of their ancestors on cape card too at the famous Sandwich Glass Factory the craftsmanship of the early settlers is preserved the last of the skilled Artisans admire their unrivaled handiwork as they did in the days when they blew the fine lace-like patterns along the coast of New England live men whose love for the sea will never die into willing ears they pour Tales Yarns of the sea they make history real Vivid with stories of shipwreck and Adventure reliving the legends of old New England seamen some of these fascinating Yarns have been written down preserved in books enchanting books of New England writers like Joseph C Lincoln capture in their Pages the life and romance of cape card with its true characters Tales of cap ner and of shavings shavings who has become an American Legend of across the continent shavings and his colorful shop romance Cape Cod off the Southeastern coast of Cape KH trim modern Steamers pass the cross RI one of the many famous and romantic light ships Brenton Reef Pollock rip Stone horse sh and handkerchief all Guardians Of The Sea unique even for Nantucket the warf rat club exclusive yet not exclusive this Carefree Club has no officers no meetings no minutes but hundreds of members it is a club Deep In historic atmosphere 200 years ago old an Tucket was the far off land that the Indians called it but even though today fast Steamers bring it near it still retains its quaint old atmosphere almost unchanged stand the old shops and homes along Cobblestone Main Street that leads on down to the Pacific Club where only those who had sailed the Pacific could belong here the old Whalers would gather and unfold Tales of Adventure on the high seas Adventure while anxious wives paced widow's walk scanning The Horizon watching the sea waiting for a glimpse of a sail that would mean their men were safely home again the captains anxious too for the sight of their loved ones the warmth of the Fireside guided their creaking ships past the everpresent life white houses safely into Port today as yesterday these Sentinels of safety bring gladness to the hearts of the Homing Mariners on the very tip of Cape Cod stands Province Town and its fishing industry that is Thrive since the days of the colonies its typical New England atmosphere its shifting sand dunes quaint shops and homes have attracted to provinc toown a colony of artists provinc toown still cherishes is its old town crier ringing his Bell he calls out vital news of the day in the coffin house oldest home on an Tucket Colonial Traditions are preserved as safely as the embedded Horseshoe in the chimney its sturdy primitive but comfortable interior shows how early America lived protected from the Indians and storms that swept the island the housewife carded her wool and wo it into warm clothing for her husband and children there is hardly an old house in New England where historical relics and antiques are not to be found life-size figures created in wax lend a picturesque atmosphere in the authentic historic settings even in the shops the Treasures of the old handicraftsman lie side by side with a new New England Treasures the history that lives in her antiques antiques that reveal the customs of her everpresent past although deeply rooted in the old world the the architecture or styling of the New England homes is distinctly Colonial the beautifully paneled doors with their artistic fans and Hardware suggest a pleasant welcome typical of New England friendliness interesting old designs on the knockers add much to the homelike appearance of New England at sconet on net summer visitors enjoy the sense of Serenity and peace in the lovely flower gardens that Sway in the cool breezes around around the homes of the old fishermen in these historical States one finds the perfect combination of the old and the new modern up-to-date Emily post renowned as an authority on Modern manners has made New England a background for her work the skipper one of the unusual Havens for Hungry Travelers in New England is filled with table Treasures that are served in the delightfully inviting manner New England's distinctive dishes stimulate the appetite Rhode Island Johnny Cake cape card scallops Boston baked beans and brown bread fish chowder Indian pudding salmon from Maine Connecticut River Shad Ro Vermont maple syrup New England boil dinners and steam clams are famous everywhere and famous too are the lobster fleets of New England for ever since the first Lobster crawled into a pot lobstermen have done their share to supply their popular cook with his delicate food of the sea Hugo one of the famous and popular chefs is master of his own eating place and an artist at pleasing the palace because every section of New England claims for its own some celebrated dish so in the diners and grills of the modern trains speeding into New England these dishes are frequently served clean cool air conditioned to comfort these up to the minute trains skim over the smoth smooth rails as the exhilarating Panorama of the New England Countryside Glides by the windows variety Beauty and tradition constantly unfolding to Delight The Traveler the natural beauty of the ocean the beaches and the rugged shore of Newport in Rhode Island makes this spot a perfect setting for the marble mansions and formal Gardens the handsome homes of the asers the Vanderbilts and the Belmonts these families among others that have been in the ey for Generations dwell at Newport near the celebrated 8mile cliffwalk a walk that guides The Traveler to The Best of Beauty spots the Magnificent dwellings with their Gardens running down to the sea between Boston and Cambridge flows the Charles River near the bank on the Cambridge Side stands Harvard University oldest of American colleges from its portals came young men to lead Young America in law in letters in art and in medicine Yale University at New Haven Connecticut its Gothic towers are steeped in the traditions of New England education from New England schools like these came great minds the Everlasting writings of Hawthorne thoro Emerson and Holmes following the path blazed by Copley and his contemporaries came Julius delos his Canvas Creations of the waterfronts and picturesque towns are found among the many outdoor exhibitions of New England painting the beauty of New England its genuine quaintness attracts artists from the Far Corners of the world they come painting on canvas the individuality of Martha's Vineyard Nantucket Province Town and the rugged coast of Maine still more wonderful pictures are framed by the windows of the trains as they follow the beautiful New England Shoreline scenes ever changing ever beautiful miles of white sand miles of surf alternating with other miles of wave carved coastline and over it all the New England Sun chines for long hours on swimmers basking in the sheltered Bays or on those who enjoy a spicy invigorating romp in the Smashing surf of the open beaches the call of the sea the Peaceful Waters of Buzzard's Bay and Casco Bay and of Marble Head and Bar Harbor entice The Traveler to go aboard for a sale in a spanking Breeze or for a swift Dash in a power boo New England water sports against a background that cannot be matched Sports in a setting that is truly beautiful New England's coastline is dented with a 100 Harbors on these Young America learns to sail learns to love the water of its Coast to know the waters in the harbors and Headlands north to south the harbors are filled with the Keen rivalry of yacht clubs for young and old on racing days the waters are cut by the plows of sleek catches and sloops and Ys and Cat Boats small crafts of every class came over the Waters of the inlets all during the long summer racing season in a sport of salt spray and thrills making these Harbors the social centers of a 100 New England communities down at Newport where the international Cup races are held the big sloops sail the open sea sails fill the spray blows and they're off to test their seamanship their ability at navigation and deep water sailing dangerous to be sure but a grand thrilling sport from the very Water's Edge to the deepest interior land sports are in full swing away from the harbors sport has a background of Hills woods and trim pasture lands within easy reach of New York Beck and the interior playgrounds of New England the matchless berkers whether it's golf tennis or horseback riding sport seems at its best in a New England setting the rugged Jagged peak of Mount Mansfield tests the skill and daring of the mountain climber rewarding him with the thrill of conquering Heights over the roads and the trails that often follow the original Paths of the Indians and settlers vacationing New England hikes through the summer days up Canon Mountain the only aerial Tramway in North America carries passengers high above the Treetops to a breathtaking view of the White Mountains while below stretches a magnificent pattern of lakes Farms fields and Deep Pine Forest upward from the base of Mount Washington the car Railway gives an unmatched view of New England's Fame presidential range and a succession of spectacular Impressions from heavily wooded slopes to Arctic vegetation above the Timberline from the Pinnacle of Mount Cadillac on Mount desert island green patches Pine covered Islands seem to float in the Blue Waters below as far as the I can reach stretches Beauty Natural Beauty there is the beauty in the Towering Pine and Spruce that runs down to the water's edge the main Coast rockbound with smashing boiling surf that wets the faces of cliffs as they look out toward the broad Atlantic quiet restful stove a peaceful Vermont Village set like a gem in the Green Mountains nearby Smuggler Notch a mountain pass through which major Rogers sent his captives to Crown Point is described in Kenneth Robert's great book Northwest Passage the lower Falls of the amusic river where the starving remnants of Rogers Rangers failed to find the promised supplies this is the New England of clear cool Mountain Air of crispness in every breath this is the New England of plunging waterfalls that Roar through the Majesty of old trees this is the New England of Swift running trout stream dreams and deep inside New England's wooded fastnesses at moose head Lake and mount Keno the breeze comes heavy with the scent of Evergreen from the quiet of secluded spots the fishermen go to their boats for a day with Rod and Reel The Thrill of the strike of the catch there's no thrill like it Maine calls the red blooded Sportsman of the world calls them to freshwater fishing to the haunts of grouse and woodcock calls them to the hunting Trails of deer and bear at the end of the long full day comes the pleasures of New England's friendly social life happy evenings that are climaxed by still new Pleasures new and different activities and new and different Joys around the crackling fires of the oldfashioned beach parties fun fun and food for the happy Carefree visitors that come to enjoy New England's Hospitality good good fellowship and countless Pleasures at the end of perfect days they relax gaze into the magic flames of the brightly burning Beach fire the seeming sorcery of the Flames recalls thrilling trips over New England's smooth boulevards of Steel the Romance of the American Clippers ships memories of early folk and the tilling of the soil the dancing Flames conjure up the image of the Old Stone Mill that grinds on and on throughout the years the spirit of old n Tucket still living in wailing lore a century old again the Flames reflect the rugged beauty of the coast of Maine and then the Flames leap higher the pulse quickens as the spirits of those who built our nation relive their Glorious Days under the enchanting spell of the fire romantic history colorful history of early America of Plymouth Rock a symbol of New World Freedom symbol of a nation's beginning symbol of New England