1908Italian immigrants began to arrive.People and Communities, Immigration, Italian History

Italian fishermen, c. 1920s. C. Naya, Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives, Photo 15754

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As Nova Scotian and Portuguese fishing families began to leave the fisheries for other industries, the Italian fishermen arrived in Gloucester and filled the void.

Oaks, Martha. The Gloucester Fishermen’s Institute, 1891-1991 : “A Social Center for Men of the Sea.” Gloucester Fishermen’s Institute, 1991.

Other Events

1908
The Colonial Arms was destroyed by fire.
1908
A new city charter was signed.
1908
The Tenement Association turned over two buildings for the Fishermen's Institute.
1908
Olympia Theatre opened at 251 Main Street.

1908Italian immigrants began to arrive.People and Communities, Immigration, Italian History

Other Events

The Colonial Arms was destroyed by fire.

A new city charter was signed.

The Tenement Association turned over two buildings for the Fishermen's Institute.

Olympia Theatre opened at 251 Main Street.