1916Alderman Silva ordered that Wednesday, June 14, 1916, be declared Flag Day, after President Woodrow Wilson declared it a holiday.Government and Public Service, City Departments

Gloucester City Archives, City Document, Order 176

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City buildings closed in the afternoon and all janitors would display the American flag at each city building.

Courtesy of the Gloucester City Archives, 1916 City Document, Order 176 Gloucester Daily Times. “Starry Banner Waves Over All.” June 14, 1916, Vol. 52 No. 8383 edition. https://sawyer.advantage-preservation.com/.

Gloucester Daily Times. “Starry Banner Waves Over All.” June 14, 1916, Vol. 52 No. 8383 edition. https://sawyer.advantage-preservation.com/.

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Other Events

1916
Captain William H. Thomas retired after 32 years of commanding vessels to manage the Gloucester Cold Storage Company.
1916
The first motorized pumping fire engine was purchased.
1916
Summer residents made up a large portion of the city's population.
1916
William and Emmeline Atwood established The Studio- or Gallery-on-the-Moors in East Gloucester, which was the first public exhibition space in Gloucester.

1916Alderman Silva ordered that Wednesday, June 14, 1916, be declared Flag Day, after President Woodrow Wilson declared it a holiday.Government and Public Service, City Departments

Other Events

Captain William H. Thomas retired after 32 years of commanding vessels to manage the Gloucester Cold Storage Company.

The first motorized pumping fire engine was purchased.

Summer residents made up a large portion of the city's population.

William and Emmeline Atwood established The Studio- or Gallery-on-the-Moors in East Gloucester, which was the first public exhibition space in Gloucester.