$26.95 Boston’s South Shore South Boston’s Boston’s South Shore Boston’s South Shore a photographic portrait Ralph Granata PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTSBetween Boston and CapePUBLISHERS Cod is Ralph Granata is a portrait, editorial, a certain stretch of coastline that rolls and commercial photographer serving along quaint, small towns, separating the Boston metropolitan area. His them from the deep and moody work has been published in books, a photographic portrait Atlantic Ocean. From Quincy to local publications, and news outlets. In addition, his work has been shown Plymouth, the South Shore unfolds in galleries in the Boston area. Ralph is along Massachusetts Bay with an passionate about creating images that unimaginable beauty that has inspired convey a message or tell a story. He lives PHOTO A in Quincy, Massachusetts with his wife, artists and writers since they first Cindy and their dog Baxter. To learn PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTSstepped off theMayflower PUBLISHERS in 1620. more about Ralph and his work, visit his Calm creeks meander through grap Photography by Ralph Granata website at www.ralphgranata.com. Narrative by Sara Day saltmarshes of green and gold, PO HIC roaring waves pound jagged granite, and centuries-old barns hold tight to their secrets — it’s all part of an R T incredible orchestra that plays some ra of New England’s greatest melodies. IT Photographer Ralph Granata has captured the essence of the exquisite PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTSSouth Shore of Boston —PUBLISHERS the Bay Sara Day From the maritime charm of seafaring villages, to pristine State’s hidden treasure. meandering rivers, to white sandy beaches, each colorful image Born and raised in Gloucester, Mas- Ralph Gran sachusetts, writer and award-winning captured by photographer Ralph Granata, reveals the graphic designer, Sara Day, continues to be inspired by the beauty of New true splendor of Boston’s South Shore. England. A long career working with Day • Sara ata publishers, photographers, and advertis- ing agencies, Sara uses her talents to create exquisite photo journals as well as promotional materials. She also enjoys capturing the majesty of this unique PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS place in her oil paintings. 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No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission of the copyright owners. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists concerned and no responsibility is accepted PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS by producer, publisher, or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise, arising from the contents of this publication. Every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information supplied. First published in the United States of America by: Twin Lights Publishers, Inc. 8 Hale Street Rockport, Massachusetts 01966 Telephone: (978) 546-7398 http://www.twinlightspub.com PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS ISBN: 978-1-934907-15-3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Dedication For Cindy, who teaches me each day that to see, one must look with their heart as well as their eyes. I love you with both. PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS Acknowledgements As I traveled the side roads and main streets of Boston’s South Shore, I came to understand that working on a book is a personal, yet not a solitary journey. To my sister Barbara - thank you for the hours spent working to obtain photo releases. Your efforts made my work achievable. To Hal Goldstein and Eric Frazer who assisted PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS on several shoots – thank you both for your friendship and trusted counsel. 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Photographer PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS Ralph Granata has captured the essence of this exquisite place. Through his discerning eye, lifestyles — both past and present — are brought forth in detail, from Adams National Historic Park to Plimoth Plantation. Boston’s South Shore is unpretentious, a mix of suburban towns and industrial small cities that, with all their unique offerings, have somehow managed to avoid the massive throngs of tourists that flock to the North Shore, or further south to Cape Cod. Since the end of World War II, many Irish-American families migrated from Boston to towns throughout the South Shore in search of opportunity or an affordable summer retreat. PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS This heavy Irish-American influence has fondly dubbed the South Shore as the “Irish Riviera.” Today, the communities of the South Shore boast the highest percentage of Irish-Americans in the country. With each colorful image, the pages of this book reveal the true splendor of the region, from the majestic beachfront homes on the Hull peninsula, to the maritime charm of coastal towns like Hingham, Scituate, Marshfield, and Duxbury. Boston’s South Shore is, by far, the unsung hero of Massachusetts — the Bay State’s hidden treasure. PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERTY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS Lighthouse Army of Two (opposite) Photo Title (top) Photo Title (bottom) Photo Title (opposite) A true story happened one evening during Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer the War of 1812 when Simon Bates’ daugh- PROPERTYadipiscing elit, sed diam nonummyOF nibh TWIN adipiscing LIGHTSelit,