1916Artist Theresa Bernstein came to Gloucester for the first time in 1916 on the advice of a friend.People and Communities, Arts and Culture, Women's History, Art

“To Kate – from Theresa. April 1919. Rowing on the lake at Avon Park, Fla.” April 1919. Courtesy of Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives, Photo 22328

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Bernstein stayed at the Pilgrim House on Rocky Neck, which was popular with artists, and exhibited her art at the Gallery-on-the-Moors.

Rocky Neck Historic Art Trail. “Rocky Neck Guest House,” January 14, 2019. http://trail.rockyneckartcolony.org/index.php/rocky-neck-guest-house/. “Works by Theresa Bernstein.” Cape Ann Museum, https://www.capeannmuseum.org/collections/artists/theresa-bernstein/.

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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.
1916-1919
1,686 men from Gloucester served in World War I.
1917
North Shore Theatre opened at 281 Main Street.

1916Artist Theresa Bernstein came to Gloucester for the first time in 1916 on the advice of a friend.People and Communities, Arts and Culture, Women's History, Art

Other Events

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.

1,686 men from Gloucester served in World War I.

North Shore Theatre opened at 281 Main Street.