We have survived a lingering nor’easter named Nemo and have about two feet of heavy snow on the ground. Given our snowless winter last year, most people seemed cheered by the sight of snow and the possibility of really embracing winter, but give it a few days and that will change: no one likes dirty snow and people have to go about their business. Yesterday, though, everything was pristine in a virtually carless Salem and nearly everyone I talked to was in a good mood, even as they dug out. As far as I know, most people have their power, and two snowplow fires and one trapped horse were the only emergencies confronting the Fire Department. I took several walks (such a pleasure with no cars!!), one in the morning when it was still snowing and one later in the afternoon when it was definitely clearing up, and took photographs on Chestnut, Essex, and Federal Streets. This morning dawned bright and sunny, perfect for more digging out, sledding and snowshoeing.
The Dean-Sprague-Stearns House, c. 1706, on Essex Street; also known as the “East India House”.
A rather precarious situation on Federal Street.
No plows on this street yet.
Beautiful sunset at the end of the day.
February 10th, 2013 at 8:14 am
Very beautiful but i understand what you mean about the aftermath + the sloppy mess. Very quiet without cars?
February 10th, 2013 at 8:28 am
Lovely! They’ll be back today, unfortunately.
February 10th, 2013 at 8:39 am
Lovely photos and glad to hear that you made it safe and sound! Digging out was no fun, but you are right, everyone seemed so cheery as they passed by. Have a good rest of the weekend.
February 10th, 2013 at 10:58 am
You too, Nikki–it’s beautiful today!
February 10th, 2013 at 9:17 pm
I find it interesting that early Salem photographers took quite a few winter / snow photos. I have several in my stereoview collection. Yet, later winter
photos are rarely seen. Anyone know the reason ?
February 11th, 2013 at 7:48 am
Well, Nelson, I’m not quite sure, but storm shots certainly exist in personal collections if not those of professional photographers. And the National Park Service has some nice ones of the Derby Street area over the 20th century.
February 11th, 2013 at 9:43 am
I have been hoping to see some snow pictures. Surprisingly, the news isn’t a good source.
February 11th, 2013 at 2:24 pm
What a lovely, dainty and cheerful place, it looks like a collection of doll’s houses and the snow offsets the colours beautifully. Thank you for such pleasing photos.
February 11th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
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February 12th, 2013 at 12:00 am
Thank you for your blogs, all of them. I look forward to them.
February 12th, 2013 at 7:35 am
It’s a wonderful town even without snow, but this is lovely!!
February 16th, 2013 at 11:51 am
We were out in the storm as it was starting, down Essex St, towards the Customs House and the waterfront around Pickering Wharf. As we walked home with the dog, I felt like I’d been dropped into some cartoon image of New England winter. Even after the week of melt, I still love the snow!
February 16th, 2013 at 1:54 pm
Well, that’s because you’re Canadian! You must notice how wimpy people are down here; I certainly do and I’m just a (southern) Mainer.
February 16th, 2013 at 2:07 pm
I have to admit, I’m a little astounded by the response to snow here. The closing down of the city of Boston for 2 1/2 days seemed rather, um, melodramatic.