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Kim Zunino
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  • Lowell, MA
  • United States
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Kim Zunino added a journal post
Let me explain, I just bought an 1892 home in Lowell. Here I am, a proud new homeowner, anxious to get in there and make it my own. Wallpaper? A little steam, a little DIF, no problem! However, I took a good look at the back hallway, which is a hi...
July 27
Merritt commented on the blog post 'Oh, the Horror!'
Wow! That is so depressing...
June 25
Hi! Here in Lowell, we have a resident musician/ historian, Alex Demas. Here is a link to a story that was done by the Boston Herald. http://news.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view/2009_06_10_Lowell_park_ranger_far_from_run-of-the...
June 19
Kim Zunino added a journal post
I was floored when I got the call that my offer had been accepted on the single family home in the Highlands section of Lowell. Once I realized it was mine (barring any unfortunate discoveries during the upcoming inspection) I quickly put on my hi...
April 28
Kim Zunino commented on the blog post 'Family Ties'
Good question! I've been asked, but I am not sure where to begin...I am in the midst of a nomination for a proposed NRHP district which includes this cemetery and the colonial homes of these settlers.
March 31
March 31
Kim Zunino added a journal post
After nearly four years of research, I am still finding amazing facts about the folks buried at the Hunt-Clark Cemetery in Lowell, MA. Here are a few of the facts that have been uncovered: John Chapman (1714-1760), his first wife Martha Perley Bo...
March 31
March 30

Profile Information

Where Do You Consider Your "Hometown"?
Tewksbury, MA
What is your interest in the Mass. Studies Network?
I am in the field of historic preservation and I love to connect with others who are passionate about the history of Massachusetts.
About Me:
I love the architecture and history of Massachusetts. I am entranced with old cemeteries and have been working with two 17th century abandoned graveyards in the city of Lowell.
Your Organization:
Lowell Historic Board
Your Title:
Assistant Administrator
Another Organization?
A member of the Association for Gravestone Studies
Major areas of interest
Archaeology, Arts, Cultural Heritage, History
Other areas of interest not listed above?
architecture & architectural history
cemetery studies

Kim Zunino's Journal

Kim Zunino

Painting Wallpaper--Just Say No!

Let me explain, I just bought an 1892 home in Lowell. Here I am, a proud new homeowner, anxious to get in there and make it my own. Wallpaper? A little steam, a little DIF, no problem! However, I took a good look at the back hallway, which is a hideous lime green color, and saw the seams of wallpaper beneath a coat or two of paint. I attacked...and got nowhere.

Sure, it sounds like a good idea, so easy, "well, I don't feel like removing the wallpaper so I'll just paint over it!" Good solution f… Continue

Posted on July 27, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Kim Zunino

Oh, the Horror!





First picture: c.1981
Second Picture: 2009


I passed i… Continue

Posted on June 8, 2009 at 5:16pm — 2 Comments

Kim Zunino

My New Historic Home

I was floored when I got the call that my offer had been accepted on the single family home in the Highlands section of Lowell. Once I realized it was mine (barring any unfortunate discoveries during the upcoming inspection) I quickly put on my historian hat and researched the property.Through Census records, Lowell City Directories, Atlases, and permit records, I began to shape the story of my home.

In June of 1891, Utley and Boynton subdivided a portion of the Noah Spaulding farm that was loc… Continue

Posted on April 28, 2009 at 4:28pm — 1 Comment

Kim Zunino

Family Ties

After nearly four years of research, I am still finding amazing facts about the folks buried at the Hunt-Clark Cemetery in Lowell, MA. Here are a few of the facts that have been uncovered:

John Chapman (1714-1760), his first wife Martha Perley Boardman Chapman (1704-1753), and his second wife Martha Hunt Chapman (1722-1786) are buried here. Turns out that John and his first wife Martha are the grandparents of John Chapman (1774-1807), AKA "Johnny Appleseed." Capt. Nathaniel Chapman, father of J… Continue

Posted on March 31, 2009 at 10:31am — 3 Comments

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At 6:41pm on March 30, 2009, John Campopiano said…
Hi Kim,

I'm a new member to the forum.
I think your work and research interests are fascinating! I would love to learn more.

Cheers,
John
At 9:34pm on March 11, 2009, Heather Cole said…
Welcome Kim! Thanks for adding a photo!
At 10:06pm on July 3, 2008, Joanne Riley said…
Welcome, Kim! Hope you find this network useful. Feel free to join or start discussions or special interest groups, add comments, images, journal posts, videos... And just let us know if you have any suggestions for ways to improve the network!
 
 

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