1912Gloucester became the third largest importer of salt in the United States.Economy and Industry, Economy, Maritime & Fishing Industry

“Fish curing on a Gloucester Mass wharf,” 1917. Herman W. Spooner, Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives, Photo 01742

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While the demand and the corresponding value of fresh fish over salted fish was rising steadily, curing still continued. Salted fish were shipped all over the U.S. by rail.

Massachusetts Historical Commission. MHC Reconnaissance Survey Report : Gloucester. 1985.

Other Events

1911-1912
Isaac Patch served as the mayor of Gloucester.
1912
The first indoor mall, called the Colonnade or the Colonial, was built in Magnolia.
1912
Architect Halfdan M. Hanson opened his architectural office at 119 Main Street in Gloucester.
1912
Gloucester fishermen lobbied for otter trawling to be outlawed.

1912Gloucester became the third largest importer of salt in the United States.Economy and Industry, Economy, Maritime & Fishing Industry

Other Events

Isaac Patch served as the mayor of Gloucester.

The first indoor mall, called the Colonnade or the Colonial, was built in Magnolia.

Architect Halfdan M. Hanson opened his architectural office at 119 Main Street in Gloucester.

Gloucester fishermen lobbied for otter trawling to be outlawed.