1876Stanwood & Company was founded.Economy and Industry, Local Businesses, Maritime & Fishing Industry

Stanwood & Company cured and packed different kinds of fish and was located at 90 Commercial Street and Fort Square. At the time, it was a large operation with six large buildings, many storehouses, and two wharves. The company was owned by John J. Stanwood, a Gloucester resident.
Pringle, James R. History of the Town and City of Gloucester, Cape Ann, Massachusetts. Published by the City of Gloucester Archives Committee and the Ten Pound Island Book Co., 1997.