Historical Photo: Then and Now

Then and Now asked when this photograph was taken. The answer: 1930.

Trish Dunn came closest with her answer: 1925. Congratulations Trish.

The photograph shows the dedication of Abbott Park, according to the .

Leon Abbott, 1895-1918, was the first Swampscott resident killed in World War I, also according to the Historical Society.

We'll keep the  feature going by posting another photograph of a historic house or location on Saturday.

The Then photograph was courtesy of the Swampscott Historical Society.

This contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.

To enter, just submit your answer in the comments section below. All entries must be received by midnight tonight, Eastern Time.

Readers may only offer one answer per week. The winner will receive a $5 gift card to a local business.