1953Poet Robert Frost was given the key to the city.People and Communities, Arts and Culture, Literary History, Notable People
Robert Frost received the key during an informal ceremony in Mayor Joseph Grillo’s office. Mr. Frost was in town for the Literature Festival, which included his presentation “An Evening with Robert Frost.” He was the fifth person to receive the key in Gloucester’s history.
Gloucester Daily Times. "Robert Frost Accepts Key to City." July 22, 1953. https://sawyer.advantage-preservation.com/