1956The Harbor Side Fisheries plant was destroyed by a fire.Events & Anniversaries, Economy and Industry, Maritime & Fishing Industry, Fires
The 2-alarm fire destroyed the building at 159 East Main Street. Harbor Side had only been operating in the building for a month and had about 10,000 pounds of fish at the time.
Gloucester Daily Times. "2 Alarm Fire Wrecks Harborside Fisheries Plant." June 12, 1956. https://sawyer.advantage-preservation.com/