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1853
Street lights began to be recorded.
Economy and Industry, Infrastructure
A letter to the selectmen regarding paying for the gas pipes for the street lights, 1853. Courtesy of Gloucester City Archives, CC65, Box 16, FF 1
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Gloucester City Archives, CC65, Box 16, FF 1
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1853
A Massachusetts law was passed requiring a harbormaster.
1853
The first steam engine was used in quarries.
1854
The Post Office and Customs House were built.
1854
The almshouse was built on Bridge Street.
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