Getting Started
The Everett Public Libraries are proud to have gathered an extensive collection of historical photos, documents, and artifacts relating to our city’s past.
The Local History collection is located at the Parlin Memorial Library, though much of it has been digitized for accessibility.
Due to the rare, fragile, and ephemeral nature of our local history materials, patrons are encouraged to email parlininfo@noblenet.org with any local history questions. Please provide as much detail as possible so that we can determine whether or not we have the information, or where we could direct you. Extended, unsupervised use of the spaces housing local history may not be available.
Please feel free to call or email our Reference Desk with any questions:
- Call: 617-394-2302
- Email: parlininfo@noblenet.org
Digital Collections
Photos of Everett’s Past
In partnership with NOBLE’s Online Digital Heritage Collection, the Everett Public Libraries have digitized, uploaded, and annotated more than 800 historical photographs, postcards, yearbooks, and advertisements. We have also curated a smaller collection of photos available on our site for quick browsing.
Historical Publications
View the Library’s digitized collection of historical publications, including select past editions of two local newspapers and pamphlets from key moments in the City’s history.
Everett: Then and Now
See Everett landmarks as they were years ago and compare them with the way they look today.
More Than a Name
A project that our librarians undertook during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, this series takes a close look at some of the most famous namesakes in the City of Everett. We explored schools, libraries, parks, and more and provided a brief historical background on the person behind the name. Learn more about some of Everett’s finest!
Yearbooks
View our collection of digitized yearbooks from Everett High School, Everett Vocational School, and Pope John High School.
Resident Listings
View our collection of digitized resident listings, which include all residents aged 17 and older.