1940Gloucester, Massachusetts sent an ambulance to Gloucester, England to assist during World War II.Government and Public Service, City Government, Health

Gloucester Daily Times. “Gloucester Ambulance Fund Now Assured.” September 13, 1940. https://sawyer.advantage-preservation.com/.

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During the summer of 1940, there were several benefit events and contributions were requested from both summer and year-round citizens, who raised a total of $1,162 for the cost of an ambulance.

Gloucester Daily Times. “Gloucester Ambulance Fund Now Assured.” September 13, 1940. https://sawyer.advantage-preservation.com/.

Other Events

1940
Population: 24,046
1940
The Universalist building was sold to the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lanesville.
1940
Poet Jeremy Ingalls presented poetry prizes to high school students.
1940
Alfred Mansfield Brooks became president of the Cape Ann Historical Association and began collecting Fitz Henry Lane paintings.

1940Gloucester, Massachusetts sent an ambulance to Gloucester, England to assist during World War II.Government and Public Service, City Government, Health

Other Events

Population: 24,046

The Universalist building was sold to the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lanesville.

Poet Jeremy Ingalls presented poetry prizes to high school students.

Alfred Mansfield Brooks became president of the Cape Ann Historical Association and began collecting Fitz Henry Lane paintings.