1973Urban Renewal II began.Economy and Industry, Government and Public Service, Maritime & Fishing Industry, City Government

Gloucester Daily Times. “Only memories can keep Smitty’s Wharf alive now.” September 8, 1973.

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In September, Urban Renewal II took Smitty’s Wharf. In the past, fishing shacks lined the wharf for lobstermen to store and fix their gear, which were rented for $15 per month.

Gloucester Daily Times. "Only memories can keep Smitty's Wharf alive now." September 8, 1973.

Other Events

1973
The Portuguese community's Fraternity Club reinstituted the Crowning Ceremony after a 16-year gap.
1973
City Hall and Hammond Castle were included in the National Register of Historic Places.
1973
Katrina Resevic became the first woman to participate in the Greasy Pole competition during St. Peter's Fiesta.
1973
Brown's Department Store closed.

1973Urban Renewal II began.Economy and Industry, Government and Public Service, Maritime & Fishing Industry, City Government

Other Events

The Portuguese community's Fraternity Club reinstituted the Crowning Ceremony after a 16-year gap.

City Hall and Hammond Castle were included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Katrina Resevic became the first woman to participate in the Greasy Pole competition during St. Peter's Fiesta.

Brown's Department Store closed.