1888-1891William W. French served as the mayor of Gloucester.Government and Public Service, City Government

Gloucester Mayor William French, far right, and Mayor Asa Andrews, standing beside him, c. 1893. Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives, Photo 21683

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1888
After the high school burned down on Mason Street, it reopened at Central Grammar on Dale Avenue.
1888
John Hays Hammond Jr., inventor, (1888-1965)
1889
A Portuguese Catholic Parish was established when land was purchased for a church for the Portuguese community.
1889
The Police Court and Armory were built on the corner of Duncan and Rogers streets.

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