2010 Population: 12,243 The Town of Harwich is
a resort and residential community located on the south side of the Cape peninsula, with an extensive shoreline on Nantucket Sound.
Harwich was settled around 1665, and incorporated in 1694. The early economy of Harwich included agriculture and maritime industries and its history has
included boom and bust cycles from the earliest days of the community. When the whaling industry collapsed with the discovery of oil, the Harwich community's emphasis
shifted to cod fishing. By 1802, 15 to 20 ships were shore fishing and another four ships were cod fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador, and by 1851, there
were 48 ships employing 577 men and bringing in thousands of tons of cod and mackerel. The eventual decline of the fishing industry in Harwich by the latter part
of the 19th century was caused by increases in the size of ships which eventually outstripped the shallow port's ability to house them. Harwich residents turned to the development of
cranberry bogs and resorts for summer visitors, working side-by-side with Portuguese immigrants. The first Harwich resort hotel opened in 1880 and both the cranberry and the tourist industries
remain substantial parts of Harwich's economy. |
Waterfront Dining on Saquatucket Harbor
Brax Landing Restaurant has been a staple for visitors to Cape Cod for decades. Situated overlooking scenic Saquatucket Harbor, Brax boasts breathtaking views and mouthwatering meals, featuring fresh local seafood favorites.
We hope you'll decide to join us for lunch, dinner, or our famous Sunday Brunch; or stop by for cocktails and appetizers on the deck.
705 Route 28, Harwich Port, MA
phone: 508-432-5515
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Traffic crash stalls traffic on Route 6 in Harwich Tuesday December 03, 2024 |
HARWICH ? A traffic crash stalled traffic on Route 6 in Harwich around 4:20 PM Tuesday. The collision happened westbound between Route 137 & Route 124. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
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