New England Getaway 2021: Going to Gloucester

This is the second post in my series chronicling my vacation in New England. Click here to read my post about my stay in Salem, MA. In this post I will be sharing photos I took in nearby Gloucester and neighboring areas.

I visited the Hammond Castle Museum outside of Gloucester when it was pouring rain. The castle, built by eccentric inventor John Hays Hammond, Jr. in the early 20th century who had an interest in medieval architecture and artifacts. It’s a strange sight to see in New England!

I photographed this bird statue in the Great Hall.
A wider view of the Great Hall.
A view looking the other direction.
This room was like a mini room within the Great Hall.
The courtyard contains actual medieval French storefronts!
Another view of the courtyard.
The dining room has a very thin table because in medieval times, wealthy folks generally sat on one side of the table to make it easier for the servants to serve them.
I had a hard time getting a good shot in the library because there were a lot of ropes and placards which detracted from the authenticity, but I managed to get this shot looking out the window.
This bedroom was designed to look like early America.
A different perspective of the courtyard.
What appears to be a Roman artifact incorporated into the wall.
The staircase was made to look weathered by years of footsteps, even when it was brand new.
Although it had been pouring, the reflections of the columns in the puddle outside made for a neat photo looking out onto the Atlantic Ocean.
I used an infrared preset to make this photo look as though it had been taken with an infrared filter.
A gargoyle.
It’s really hard to believe you’re in Massachusetts!
The bell in the bell tower used to chime on the hour.
In the city of Gloucester, American flags line the sidewalk. Click here to order a print of this photo.
The Gloucester Fishermen’s Memorial is the most famous landmark of the city.
Down the street from the Fishermen’s Memorial is a memorial for fisherman wives and families.
Another view of the Fishermen Wives Memorial.
The Gloucester House is a well known restaurant, but unfortunately, it was closed for renovations.
I photographed this factory with my Tamron 150-600mm lens.
Another view of the Fishermen’s Memorial. I suppose it was fitting that it was a rainy day!
A lighthouse off in the distance. Click here to order a print of this photo.
A quintessential New England rainy day. Click here to order a print of this photo.
There are a lot of beautiful homes by the sea in Gloucester.
Another home I was admiring from afar.

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