1983Witham’s Country Store, established in 1872, closed.Economy and Industry, Local Businesses

Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System. Historic Building Detail: GLO. 217, Yates, Margaret Witham House. https://mhc-macris.net/details?mhcid=GLO.217

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The one-room Eastern Avenue shop was a family operation that once sold a great variety of items, but the scope of its offerings was narrowed by the introduction of chain stores. The proprietor, Karl Witham, decided to retire and close the neighborhood anchor.

Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System. Historic Building Detail: GLO. 217, Yates, Margaret Witham House. https://mhc-macris.net/details?mhcid=GLO.217

Other Events

1982
The Historic District Downtown was approved.
1982-Present
MY HOMETOWN by Jessica Reino
1983
The first five-mile St. Peter's Fiesta Road Race took place.
1984
The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity (Moonies) agreed to make voluntary contributions of $25,000 yearly to the City of Gloucester.

1983Witham’s Country Store, established in 1872, closed.Economy and Industry, Local Businesses

Other Events

The Historic District Downtown was approved.

MY HOMETOWN by Jessica Reino

The first five-mile St. Peter's Fiesta Road Race took place.

The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity (Moonies) agreed to make voluntary contributions of $25,000 yearly to the City of Gloucester.