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Monday, August 13, 2012

Where Is It In Melrose?

Mystery Photo: Sprinkler Alarm [CLUE ADDED]

Be the first to guess where in Melrose this picture was taken and win a Patch canvas tote.

Update Monday, Aug. 13: Since no once guessed the origin of last week's Mystery Photo, we'll run it for one more week, but this time, with a clue: pull this, and you'll clear out the swimming pool.  Each week on Melrose Patch we feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our readers, have until Friday to guess its origin. Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. Only guesses left there, and not on our Facebook page, will be counted. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. Also, we suggest that you use your full name for your Melrose Patch account. You may also sign in using your Facebook account.) Each reader is limited to one guess each—and if you've guessed …

Lizzy

8:54 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2012

It's outside of the Melrose YMCA.   more ›

Monday, July 30, 2012

Where Is It In Melrose?

Mystery Photo: 1956 Corner Stone

Be the first to guess where in Melrose this picture was taken and win a Patch canvas tote.

Each week on Melrose Patch we feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our readers, have until Friday to guess its origin. Last week, Alan Leo guessed correctly that the sign, "Fax Here!" came from Green Street Pharmacy.  But now on to this week's challenge.  Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. Only guesses left there, and not on our Facebook page, will be counted. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. Also, we suggest that you use your full name for your Melrose Patch account. You may also sign in using your Facebook account.) Each reader is limited to one guess each—and if you've guessed correctly within the past month, please hold off and allow …

Monday, July 23, 2012

Where Is It In Melrose?

Mystery Photo: Fax Here! [CLUE ADDED]

Be the first to guess where in Melrose this picture was taken and win a Patch canvas tote.

Updated Monday, July 23: Because no one guessed correctly the origin of the mystery photo, "Fax Here!," we'll run it one more week, this time with a clue: get your health and business needs met here.  Each week on Melrose Patch we feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our readers, have until Friday to guess its origin. Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. Only guesses left there, and not on our Facebook page, will be counted. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. Also, we suggest that you use your full name for your Melrose Patch account. You may also sign in using your Facebook account.) Each reader is limited to one guess each—and if you've …

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Daniel DeMaina

2:33 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012

You got it Alan! I'll be emailing you shortly about your prize.   more ›

Monday, July 9, 2012

Where Is It In Melrose?

Mystery Photo: White Arrow Points Where? [CLUE ADDED]

Be the first to guess where in Melrose this picture was taken and win a Patch canvas tote.

Updated July 9: Since no one guessed correctly the origin of last week's mystery photo, we'll run it one more week, this time with a clue: the arrow points to a deal.  Each week on Melrose Patch we feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our readers, have until Friday to guess its origin. Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. Only guesses left there, and not on our Facebook page, will be counted. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. Also, we suggest that you use your full name for your Melrose Patch account. You may also sign in using your Facebook account.) Each reader is limited to one guess each—and if you've guessed correctly within the past month…

Monday, June 25, 2012

Where Is It In Melrose?

Mystery Photo: Est. 1908

Be the first to guess where in Melrose this picture was taken and win a Patch canvas tote.

Each week on Melrose Patch we feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our readers, have until Friday to guess its origin. Last week, Don Lehman was the first to guess correctly that the old clock was from Sparks Computerized Car Care on Lebanon Street. Now on to this week's challenge.  Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. Only guesses left there, and not on our Facebook page, will be counted. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. Also, we suggest that you use your full name for your Melrose Patch account. You may also sign in using your Facebook account.) Each reader is limited to one guess each—and if you've guessed correctly within the past month, …

Bob Nichols

8:30 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012

Richard, you are almost totally correct. My Great Grandfather (Lester Moulton) originally founded the drapery company in Boston in 1908, moved next door to what later became the waffle cone factory and then finally to the 10-14 building. My grandfather (Fred Nichols) operated the company longer then anyone. My dad, mom, aunt, uncle, myself and 2 cousins were all involved at some point in time. It…   more ›

Monday, June 18, 2012

Where Is It In Melrose?

Mystery Photo: Old Clock [CLUE ADDED]

Be the first to guess where in Melrose this picture was taken and win a Patch canvas tote.

Update Monday, June 18: Since no one guessed correctly last week's mystery photo, we're going to run it one more week. But this time around, there's a clue: after a stop at this business, your car should run like clockwork.  ------------------------------ Each week on Melrose Patch we feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our readers, have until Friday to guess its origin. Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. Only guesses left there, and not on our Facebook page, will be counted. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. Also, we suggest that you use your full name for your Melrose Patch account. You may also sign in using your Facebook account.) Each …

Monday, June 4, 2012

Where Is It In Melrose?

Mystery Photo: U.S. and Brazilian Flags

Be the first to guess where in Melrose this photo was taken and win a Patch canvas tote.

Each week on Melrose Patch we feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our readers, have until Friday to guess its origin.  Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. Also, we suggest that you use your full name for your Melrose Patch account. You may also sign in using your Facebook account.) Each reader is limited to one guess each—and if you've guessed correctly within the past month, please hold off and allow others a chance to win. If no one has guessed the location after a week, we'll re-run the photo the following Monday with a clue. The first reader who guesses the location correctly will win bragging rights …

Lynn

10:25 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012

Regardless where it is, the American Flag should be above the Brazilian Flag.   more ›

Monday, May 14, 2012

Where Is It In Melrose?

Mystery Photo: Arvid P. Mason

Be the first to guess where in Melrose this picture was taken and win a Patch canvas tote.

Each week on Melrose Patch we feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our readers, have until Friday to guess its origin.  Last week, we seemed to have stumped you all with the picture of the yellow triangle. It came from the Mother's Pizza sign.  But now on to this week's challenge.  Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. Also, we suggest that you use your full name for your Melrose Patch account. You may also sign in using your Facebook account.) Each reader is limited to one guess each—and if you've guessed correctly within the past month, please hold off and allow others a chance to win. If no one has guessed …

L. Lord

9:22 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012

I lucked out - I was over there a couple weeks ago photographing the stones as part of the veterans archive I've been trying to put together. Mr. Mason's stone stuck in my memory because when I was over there, his stone was the only one whose flag had disappeared.   more ›

Monday, May 7, 2012

Mystery Photo: Yellow Triangle and Its Shadow [CLUE ADDED]

Be the first to guess where in Melrose this picture was taken and win a Patch canvas tote.

Update: Monday, May 7. Since no one guessed last week's mystery photo, we'll run it one more week, this time with a clue- the shape might make you salivate.  -------------------------------- Each week on Melrose Patch we feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our readers, have until Friday to guess its origin.  Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. Also, we suggest that you use your full name for your Melrose Patch account. You may also sign in using your Facebook account.) Each reader is limited to one guess each—and if you've guessed correctly within the past month, please hold off and allow others a chance to …

Monday, April 23, 2012

Where Is It In Melrose?

Mystery Photo: 1867 [CLUE ADDED]

Guess correctly where in Melrose this picture was taken and win a Patch canvas tote bag.

UPDATE: Because no one has yet guessed correctly the source of last week's mystery photo, we're going to run it for one more week, this time with a clue. CLUE: A historical date at a historical site.  Each week on Melrose Patch we feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our readers, have until Friday to guess its origin.  Last week, Al Commito guessed correctly that the Melrose Marshmallows tin came from Macaulay's House of Vacuum Cleaners, within the "Melrose Archive." But now on to this week's challenge.  Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. Also, we suggest that you use your full name for your Melrose Patch …

beth carroll

11:00 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012

excellent! and the only reason i got it was - when we were there for the trivia bee, my kid was asking how they opened the windows - so the pull chain was the giveaway. :)   more ›

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