Perched on a rock ledge overlooking gloucester harbor, beauport was sleepers retreat, backdrop for entertaining, and professional showcase, and an inspiration to all who visited. What to do, eat, and see in gloucester, ma discover gloucester. It now includes not only those gloucester people lost at sea while fishing, but any death by drowning, whether at sea, in the harbor, or rivers or lakes, and also deaths of fishermen on shore if their death was caused. History of the town of gloucester, cape ann by john j. Dogtown books is a locally owned, independent, used bookstore serving gloucester since 1997. History of the town and city of gloucester, cape ann, massachusetts whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. A gloucester sketch book and souvenir family history library. What to do, eat, and see in gloucester, ma discover. Gloucesters sea serpent by wayne soini the history. Gloucester genealogy in essex county, ma usa 1,060,369 massachusetts 47,432 essex county 7,325 gloucester 451 note. History of the town of gloucester, cape anne, including the town of rockport by babson, john james, 18091886. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. Jun 21, 2012 the witches of dogtown rebecca beatrice brooks june 21, 2012 august 26, 2018 1 comment on the witches of dogtown dogtown is a ghost town, once a former parish of gloucester, that is rumored to have been overrun by dogs, vagabonds and suspected witches in the 1800s. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory.
Endicott aiding gloucester with oral history project local. Endicott aiding gloucester with oral history project. Beauport, the sleepermccann house historic new england. Gloucester, ma schooner adventure a national historic. Page 521 there are perhaps no worse prejudices, in common life, than those which breed cruelty. The cape ann museum in gloucester is a combination art and history museum. An important center of the fishing industry and a popular summer destination, gloucester consists of an urban core on the north side of the harbor and the outlying neighborhoods of annisquam. Front page chapter i, norsemen and other travelers, page 9 chapter ii. The history of the town and city of gloucester, cape ann, massachusetts was written by james pringle in 1892 and is online at. Gloucesters sea serpent by wayne soini the history press books. We found 35 books set in gloucester and 50 others set nearby. A designers dream gloucester, massachusetts beauport, the sleepermccann house, a national historic landmark, was the summer home of one of americas first professional interior designers, henry davis sleeper. Our mission is to be the best destination for gloucesters local and visiting readers, writers and creatives, and to connect people with the books that they will love. Gloucester harbormaster slip, dock, mooring reservations.
At the beginning of the 20th century, cape ann was a popular destination for tourists. Through the massachusetts association of realtors, she has delivered numerous lectures, presentations, and formal courses on the history of cape anns homes. History of the town and city of gloucester, cape ann, massachusetts. We have a variety of new books for all readers, including local. History of the town and city of gloucester, cape ann, massachusetts by pringle, james r. As part of the civic hub initiative, we will be engaging cape ann residents on topics of concern to our community. We specialize in maritime related books, charts, periodicals, prints and ephemera. History town city gloucester cape ann massachusetts abebooks. The gloucester times is pleased to be working with the cape ann museum and sawyer free library to create this beautiful coffeetable book, gloucester. Find out about suspected gloucester, ma scam phone calls and other nuisance calls and texts all thanks to our active community of callersmart users. Soini coauthored the biographical sketch and local sports history book judge fuchs and the boston braves, with the late robert fuchs in 1998.
The cultural center at rocky neck 6 wonson street gloucester, ma 01930 phone. Gallery 53 on rocky neck 53 rocky neck ave gloucester, ma 01930 phone. Anthony day of gloucester, and his decendents history of the town of gloucester, cape ann john j. The current winslow homer exhibit is fascinating as are the exhibits on fishing, fishing schooners and granite mining. This group is dedicated to preserving the history and photos of gloucester city n. Gloucester city history in photos public group facebook. This little book will rejoice in the thought that it has accomplished its mission if in interesting you in. Beauport, the sleepermccann house, a national historic landmark, was the summer home of one of americas first professional interior designers, henry davis sleeper. The families who built them, the mayor who moved them and the changing face of the harbor village fish, prudence paine on. Named for henry, duke of gloucester, third son of charles i, gloucester county figured prominently in the history of the colony and the commonwealth of virginia. The families who built them, the mayor who moved them and the changing face of the harbor village. Procter brothers, ol 23608944m gloucester directory. Annual report of the city of gloucester, 1874 ongoing.
This heirloomquality, hardbound pictorial book features images from the 1800s through today, capturing the heritage of gloucester. I say, if you want to know gloucesters history, this is it. John james babson 1860, history of the town of gloucester, cape anne, including the town of rockport, gloucester. Rocky neck art colony 6 wonson street gloucester, ma 01930 phone. Gloucester city history in photos has 7,571 members. It will remain a locally owned and independent used bookstore with a uniquely gloucester flavor. This list has been expanded and updated, and no longer is restricted only to fishermen from gloucester or on a gloucester boat. Gloucester record 16421874 worldcat gloucester, massachusetts town and city record guide. Mon sat 103 for orders and pick ups powered by squarespace. Appears in 265 books from 18012006 page 34 cape anne there is a plantation a beginning by the dorchester men, which they hold of those of new plimoth, who also by them have set up a fishing worke. I say, if you want to know gloucester s history, this is it. Rocky neck art colony, gloucester ma connecting creativity. In antique houses of gloucester, author prudence fish delivers a masterful survey of gloucester s most compelling, puzzling and captivating old homeswhile simultaneously providing an entertaining primer on new englands colonial and nineteenthcentury architecture.
Prudence fish, who holds a bachelors degree in history from the university of massachusetts amherst, has spent three decades as a realtor specializing in historic essex countyarea homes. Gloucesters grand hotels were the subject of the summer hotel guide, published in 1905. We have compiled a list of fishermen lost at sea and other drownings based on the work done by roberta sheedy for the memorial plaques at the fishermans statue on the boulevard at gloucester harbor. Remarkable mariners was released this week by the history press. This heirloomquality, hardbound pictorial book features images from the 1800s. Jedidiah morse 1797, gloucester, american gazetteer, boston. Our mission is to restore and preserve the schooner adventure for the enrichment of future generations and their love of the sea, enable the schooner adventure to serve as a community resource for educational programming focusing on maritime, cultural, and environmental issues and operate the schooner adventure at sea as a living symbol of americas maritime heritage. History of gloucester county gloucester county, va.
Please take our 3minute survey on journalism and the public trust. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. All books set in gloucester on the global book map. Cape ann visited by the chevalier champlain in 1606, page 14 chapter iii. Learn about the sawyer free librarys public meeting spaces and. Gloucester, ma is the north shores premier destination for enjoying fresh seafood, exploring majestic lighthouses, capturing our maritime heritage, engaging with our artists, and experiencing the authentic spirit of our city. The grand hotels of gloucester and cape ann, 1905 historic.
Step back in time and tour this unique treasure located on the coast between gloucester and magnolia, ma. Internet archive bookreader history of the town and city of gloucester, cape ann, massachusetts. The 10 best gloucester hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. The witches of dogtown rebecca beatrice brooks june 21, 2012 august 26, 2018 1 comment on the witches of dogtown dogtown is a ghost town, once a former parish of gloucester, that is rumored to have been overrun by dogs, vagabonds and suspected witches in the 1800s. The history of gloucester county began soon after the settlement of jamestown in 1607. Oct 15, 2010 he graduated from gloucester high school in 1966. Oceans of discovery at maritime gloucester, a working waterfront museum with handson maritime exhibits, aquarium, and schooner sails.
Run a reverse phone lookup on any gloucester, ma phone number to see what others have reported about it as well. Containing a list of vessels and their crews lost from the port of gloucester from the year 1830 to october 1, 1873. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. His most recent degree, a masters degree in history from the university of masssachusetts, boston, was awarded in 2009. These interviews will be taped and transcribed for inclusion in a commemorative oral history book that will be made available to the community in 2023. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. History of the town and city of gloucester, cape ann.