Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 8th grade graduation (Approx. 1932) Father Jesselli on left. Boys- first one on left Phil Friedel, 4th from left George Martinak. Girls, next to nun Phil Fridel’s sister, front row 2nd from right end-Dorothy Haut (later Spath). Contributor – M. Linda Martinak
Sister Alma Regina was the Principal at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel during the 50s and early 60s. Contributor – M. Linda Martinak
The Essex Fire was Aug 4, 1957. This photo was taken on Eastern Ave, just west of Taylor Ave. Notice Read’s Drugstore. Contributor – Mike Pudelkewicz
Margaret Ave, 1923. Notice the Police/Fire Station (now the Heritage Museum) in the distance on Eastern Avenue.
On Friday, March 3rd 80 4th grade students from Essex Elementary took a walking field trip to The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River to explore the museum and learn about Essex’s early Indian settlers. Video and photos by Ken Coldwell,Jr. Click to watch video
Museum patrons gathered for a painting class led by museum president Terri Knachel in Februrary, 2017.
President Terri Knachel hosted a “Paint With Me Afternoon” – On this damp and cold day museum patrons visited the beach and played in the sand.
