1973The 350th anniversary of the founding of Gloucester took place.Events & Anniversaries, Celebrations & Anniversaries

The major events included the Northeast Fisheries Conference, which was held on May 3, 1973, the Mariner’s Medal Award was presented posthumously to Howard Blackburn, the Anniversary Ball, a traditional salt codfish lunch at Beeman School, a Fisheries Exhibit opening on the Fourth of July and running through the summer sponsored by the Fisheries Committee, the 350th Anniversary parade, a contemporary arts exhibit and retrospective art show, and a performance by the Cleaveland Symphony Orchestra.

Additionally, Gordon Thomas published his book Fast and Able, and a recipe leaflet featuring the recipes of Gloucester Fisherman’s Wives member Lena Novello was released by the National Marine Fisheries Service. The recipes featured underutilized fish species.

There was also a time capsule buried at City Hall on the lawn to the left side of the Grand Army of the Republic monument, which would be opened in 2073.