1925VIDEO: Unveiling the Fishermen’s Memorial – 1925Film, Dedications, Art, 400 Stories Project

The symbol of Gloucester, MA. Enjoy this amazing footage of the statue being unveiled in 1925. Leonard F. Craske designed the sculpture and you can catch a glimpse of him in the film. This memorial was a legacy project in honor of the 300 years of history in Gloucester and dedicated to all Gloucester fishermen lost at sea. Copyrighted. For permission to utilize this film or for your own copy, contact the University of South Carolina Libraries. The Gloucester400+ Stories Project has obtained the rights to this film. More info to come.

Other Events

1925
The Fire Department held a field day at Stage Fort Park on Labor Day.
1925
A maternity wing and nursery was added to Addison Gilbert Hospital.
1925-1930
Henry H. Parsons served again as the mayor of Gloucester.
1926
Captain Salvatore Favazza commissioned a sculptor to recreate the statue of St. Peter, the patron saint of fishermen.

1925VIDEO: Unveiling the Fishermen’s Memorial – 1925Film, Dedications, Art, 400 Stories Project

Other Events

The Fire Department held a field day at Stage Fort Park on Labor Day.

A maternity wing and nursery was added to Addison Gilbert Hospital.

Henry H. Parsons served again as the mayor of Gloucester.

Captain Salvatore Favazza commissioned a sculptor to recreate the statue of St. Peter, the patron saint of fishermen.