Information on the Wheelwright Property can be found in the book, “Gardens of the New Republic: Fashioning the Landscapes of High Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.” The book was published in the spring of 2004.

And this is no slouch of a book. It received an endorsement from Richard Moe, the President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, DC. And in 2005, the Massachusetts Historic Commission awarded it a Preservation Award. William Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth, made the presentation. This is the first time this Commission has ever recognized a book for the award. It’s great to see preserving our heritage, including gardens and landscapes being taken so seriously.

The book is available at the Newburyport library and bookstores. It can also be obtained through the website www.historicgardensofnewburyport.org.

Many thanks to Sally Chandler for letting people know that the Wheelwright property is in danger (see earlier posts.) Also many thanks for contributing to a book where we can all learn more about the property itself.

Mary Eaton, Newburyport