1963Walker Hancock designed a spire for the Lane’s Cove Congregational Church.People and Communities, Arts and Culture, Religion, Art

The spire was designed by Walker Hancock, 1964. Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives, Photo 12807

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The congregation had been saving for a replacement spire since 1947. The first spire had been added to the 1828 building in 1853. The church had been rebuilt and expanded in 1865. The current spire was installed in December 1963.

Erkkila, Barbara H. Village at Lane’s Cove. Ten Pound Island Book Co., 1989.

Other Events

1963
Goose Cove Reservoir was created.
1963
Lone Voyager was published by Joseph Garland.
1963
The Mariner's Medal Award was presented to Robert E. Martell for his heroic attempt to rescue Arthur L. Miller, who had fallen overboard from the dragger Ellen-Marie on Georges Bank
1963
Two earthquakes at sea were felt on Cape Ann two weeks apart.

1963Walker Hancock designed a spire for the Lane’s Cove Congregational Church.People and Communities, Arts and Culture, Religion, Art

Other Events

Goose Cove Reservoir was created.

Lone Voyager was published by Joseph Garland.

The Mariner's Medal Award was presented to Robert E. Martell for his heroic attempt to rescue Arthur L. Miller, who had fallen overboard from the dragger Ellen-Marie on Georges Bank

Two earthquakes at sea were felt on Cape Ann two weeks apart.