The three homes directly across the street from Eastern Mineral were homes to Sea Captains.  As with many shoreline areas, this part of the Chelsea waterfront was originally the site of shipbuilding, and lumber and coal yards.

A Chelsea High School Memoir

"The People’s A.M.E burned to the ground in the 1908 Chelsea fire and at that time, the serving pastor was Reverend W.H Burrell (1905-1909). To this current day, the church has no stable home."

"The men and women listed here were slaves in Rumney Marsh | Chelsea during the 18th century. Their remains lie interred in unmarked graves along this wall. We should never forget that they were human beings who contributed to our community's history."

Our first elected African American City Councilor was Captain William James Williams.

Martha Blinderman born in 1919 in Chelsea was in the 300th Celebration parade. Hear her story, which is full of Chelsea memories in the attached video.