1953Klondike Quarry in Bay View was converted into a reservoir for the water supply system.Economy and Industry, Government and Public Service, Granite Industry, City Government

Granite derrick rigging at the Klondike Pit, c. 1885. Smith & Collins, Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives, Photo 12957

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In response to an interruption of service from the main that crossed the Goose Cove bridge the previous year, the Water Board acquired the quarry as an “insurance plan.”

Copeland, Melvin T., and Elliott C. Rogers. The Saga of Cape Ann. Bond Wheelwright Co., 1960.

Other Events

1953
Radio and TV personality Gertrude Berg, known as "Molly Goldberg" from "The Goldbergs," participated in the Easter parade on Stacy Boulevard.
1953
Artist Oscar Anderson died.
1953
Route 128 was extended to Eastern Avenue.
1953
Poet Robert Frost was given the key to the city.

1953Klondike Quarry in Bay View was converted into a reservoir for the water supply system.Economy and Industry, Government and Public Service, Granite Industry, City Government

Other Events

Radio and TV personality Gertrude Berg, known as "Molly Goldberg" from "The Goldbergs," participated in the Easter parade on Stacy Boulevard.

Artist Oscar Anderson died.

Route 128 was extended to Eastern Avenue.

Poet Robert Frost was given the key to the city.