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ManchesterbytheSea is known today for its historic summer colony madefamous by the rich and illustrious seeking relief from the sweltering city. Itssandy beaches rocky irregular coastline and cool breezes provided the perfecthabitat for massive summer cottages. Presidents ambassadors Brahmans androbber barons escaped with a full staff of servants to an exclusive enclavewhere they romanticized an idealized past. Prominent artists captured theidyllic environment on canvas the most famous being Winslow Homeras paintingof Singing Beach. Originally farmers the first colonists learned to buildboats fish and trade along the coastal waters becoming clipper ship captainsin the late 18th century. Located on Bostonas famous North Shore ManchesterbytheSea remains a quiet isolated place enjoyed by residents and touristsalike. «
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