1843Cape Ann Light was published.Economy and Industry, Local Businesses

The first page of the first edition of Cape Ann Light and Gloucester Telegraph, 1843, Cape Ann Light and Gloucester Telegraph. January 7, 1843, Vol. 1 No. 1 edition.

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The newspaper began as a weekly edition of the Gloucester Telegraph in 1843 and was discontinued in 1873.

Cape Ann Light and Gloucester Telegraph. “Cape Ann Light and Gloucester Telegraph.” January 7, 1843, Vol. 1 No. 1 edition.

Other Events

1841
Kilby W. Elwell, painter (1841-1916)
1843
Lane's Cove Pier Company, established in 1828, was incorporated and called their first meeting.
1843-44
The steamboat Telegraph stopped in the harbor during the summer.
1844
The first Town Hall was built.

1843Cape Ann Light was published.Economy and Industry, Local Businesses

Other Events

Kilby W. Elwell, painter (1841-1916)

Lane's Cove Pier Company, established in 1828, was incorporated and called their first meeting.

The steamboat Telegraph stopped in the harbor during the summer.

The first Town Hall was built.