1903The use of Old Salem Road was discontinued in Magnolia.Government and Public Service, Transportation

Courtesy of Gloucester City Archives, 1903 City Document, #349, 406, 485

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This road was accepted by the City Council as a public highway in 1892 but was discontinued in 1903. Norman Avenue in Magnolia was accepted to be laid out in its place.

Gloucester City Archives, 1903 City Document, #349, 406, 485

Other Events

1903
An order to prevent the dumping of swill and other deposits on Burnham's Field was sent out.
1903
Rogers Street extended from Porter Street to Town Landing.
1903
John Hays Hammond Sr., father of inventor, John Hays Hammond, Jr., purchased land in Freshwater Cove where he eventually built properties on Lookout Hill.
1903
Hose No. 8, a horse-drawn fire wagon, was built.

1903The use of Old Salem Road was discontinued in Magnolia.Government and Public Service, Transportation

Other Events

An order to prevent the dumping of swill and other deposits on Burnham's Field was sent out.

Rogers Street extended from Porter Street to Town Landing.

John Hays Hammond Sr., father of inventor, John Hays Hammond, Jr., purchased land in Freshwater Cove where he eventually built properties on Lookout Hill.

Hose No. 8, a horse-drawn fire wagon, was built.