1930Rockport Art Association held its first show in its new space as part of the festivities of the tercentennial of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.People and Communities, Arts and Culture, Local Organizations, Art

Gloucester Daily Times. “Scenes of Old Enacted at Opening of Tavern.” September 2, 1930, Vol. 65 No. 13492 edition. https://sawyer.advantage-preservation.com/.

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The restored Tavern offered a celebration with costumed servers, a play wedding, and historical scenes. Dancing and fireworks culminated the evening.

Curtis, Judith, Rocky Neck Art Colony: 1850-1950, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Gloucester Daily Times. “Art Exhibitions.” July 26, 1930, Vol. 65 No. 13461 edition. https://sawyer.advantage-preservation.com/.

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Other Events

1930
Dramatic performances were held at Stillington Hall.
1930
Artist Helen Stein (1888-1965), who had often visited Gloucester, moved to Marble Road in East Gloucester permanently in 1930.
1930
Artist and writer, Cecilia Beaux, published her autobiography Background with Figures.
1930
Painter Leon Kroll moved his summer home to Folly Cove.

1930Rockport Art Association held its first show in its new space as part of the festivities of the tercentennial of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.People and Communities, Arts and Culture, Local Organizations, Art

Other Events

Dramatic performances were held at Stillington Hall.

Artist Helen Stein (1888-1965), who had often visited Gloucester, moved to Marble Road in East Gloucester permanently in 1930.

Artist and writer, Cecilia Beaux, published her autobiography Background with Figures.

Painter Leon Kroll moved his summer home to Folly Cove.