New Bedford High School - Crimson Log Yearbook (New Bedford, MA)

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New Bedford: Then and Now Although New Bedford has gone through many changes, the spirit, pride, and tradition have remained strong throughout the years of renovation. The following pages represent a special look at the ways in which New Bedford has changed into the city it is today. (Right) Ana Chereta and Randy DeBrosse stand in front of the former Morgan Estate along County Street looking south. (Below) The same view as it appeared in days gone by. a oe aa ¥ a Less oate- craic ttirenettin dived. si, (Right): Sue Caron and Lisa Benedetti stand in front of the old high school showing County Street running north. The trees see once stood there have made way for the modernization of the city.

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A History New Bedford: of Tradition During its growth, New Bedford expanded and diversified into many types of industries. The whaling ; industry in the 1800’s brought prosperity and fame to -| fe F the city. In fact, by 1857, half the whaleships in the 1 f country were owned by New Bedford, the greatest whaling port in the world. The “Golden Years” of whaling, however, ended about 1860 and the expan- sion of other industries, including cotton manufactur- ing, fishing, and agriculture began. The fishing indus- try, in particular, grew rapidly and in a short time, New Bedford became and remains one of the largest fishing ports in the country. This diversification of industries was a major reason for the progress made during the city’s development. Today, New Bedford shows this enduring progress as it continues to grow and expand. (Top left): Throughout the last century, New Bedford’s waterfront has seen the shift from whaleships to fishing boats. (Far left) A mural at N.B.H.S. shows the pursuit of a whale. (Left) A scene downtown shows the progress of the city. (Above) A view of a fishing boat as seen by a special effect lens. (Below Left) City Hall at its location at the corner of William and Pleasant Streets. (Below) Balloons carry the spirit of New Bedford to the surrounding area. a i eee we ee , © ® gree era ,

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(Above): Behind Monica Leandre and Scott Pacheco lies William Street in the heart of New Bedford’s Historic Dis- trict. (Left): The same view from the Morgan Estate. (Above): Ana and Grace Carreiro show a building on William Street, which was the sight of many beautiful buildings in the growing city. (Left): The same building before the parking lot. (Above): Standing on County Street, just north of the former Morgan Estate, are Matt Tierney, Steve Klakowicz, and Mike Wilcox. (Left): The same view, but trees line the streets and cover the view of the church.