Martha's Vineyard in Edgartown in Dukes County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Manuel Swartz Roberts
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
1. Manuel Swartz Roberts Marker
For many years this building was the shop of
Manuel Swartz Roberts
Boat builder
1881-1963
From its doors came catboats, beach boats, fishing boats, all staunch, all honest, all seaworthy, all partaking of the nature of their builder.
Thru its doors also came his many friends and, in particular, the young sailors of the town to gam, to learn the use of tools and to draw inspiration from his homely philosophy, keen wit and never failing kindness. Manuel was never too busy to give of his time and heart. Truly he was also a builder of men.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 23.37′ N, 70° 30.617′ W. Marker is in Edgartown, Massachusetts, in Dukes County. It is on Martha's Vineyard. It is on Dock Street east of Kelly Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edgartown MA 02539, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ Marthas Vineyard. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Whale Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); Nancy Michael (a few steps from this marker); Edgartown World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Giant Pagoda Tree (approx. 0.2 miles
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
2. Manuel Swartz Roberts Marker
The marker is on the Old Sculpin Gallery.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 299 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
