Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 26 SEPTEMBER 2019 FAC E S + P L AC E S Beverly, settled in 1626, is certainly one of the oldest cities in the United States. It has 17th-century buildings and historic lore, and even lays claim to being the birthplace of the U.S. Navy. However, as old as it may be, the Beverly of today is irrepressibly young at heart, says Leslie Gould, executive director of the Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce. "Wherever I go in Beverly, there is such a cool, youthful vibe and spirit here," she says. Beverly is perched on the Atlantic and borders Danvers, Manchester, Wenham, and Salem. Though its coastline may be the city's most famous feature, anyone who takes a closer look discovers a diverse collection of neighborhoods and people that give the com- munity a distinctive and appealing character. The heart of the city is its downtown, defined by the two main thoroughfares, Cabot Street and Rantoul Street. For the past decade, the area has been evolving into a vibrant neighborhood for businesses and residents alike. Cabot Street has become a destination for its small independent retail stores; visitors can look for a good read at Cabot Street Books and Cards, shop for quirky gifts at Roost & Company, or hunt out fashionable finds at the Worthy Girl consignment shop. Perhaps the most iconic location on the street is the historic space now known simply as The Cabot. Built in 1920 as a venue for vaudeville shows and silent movies, the theatre features ornate ceilings, painted murals, and an ample balcony. For many years it was home to local performers Le Grand David and His Own Spectacular Magic Company, but when the troupe came to an end, the building went on the market. In 2014, a group of locals banded together to buy the theatre and turn it into a venue for musical acts and popular movies, keeping its legacy alive. On Rantoul Street, which features a D A T E O F S E T T L E M E N T 1626 D A T E O F I N C O R P O R A T I O N 1668 A R E A 22.6 square miles P O P U L A T I O N 41,431 Z I P C O D E 01915 M E D I A N H O U S E H O L D I N C O M E $ 77,893 Beverly Preschool at McKeown, Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School, Centerville Elementary School, Cove Elementary School, Hannah Elementary School, North Beverly Elementary School, Beverly Middle School, Beverly High School Writer John Updike, former lieutenant governor Kerry Healey, American Idol contestant Angie Miller, singer Mary Lou Lord S C H O O L S N O T A B L E R E S I D E N T S THE DETAILS FAC E S + P L AC E S A & B Burgers is a BONS winner time and again. The city has a welcoming vibe.