In 2018 Rockport widened much of the Long Beach seawall walkway beginning at the Gloucester side and stretching past the midpoint. Recently crews began extending this project straight through to the end point on the Rockport side. The work is expected to be completed in a couple of weeks.
Rocky explained it’s done in segments and moving right along.
Besides this big project, the getting ready for summer bustle is in full swing. Annual staircase return? Check! Front row cottage work? Check! New patio and masonry work by the former hotel (photos 2018 vs 2019 below) where the stone patio was compromised, various yardwork and private deck repairs are visible along the promenade.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Glad to be back! It could have been so much worse! I’ve been coming here since 1940 when my grandmother owned the cottage and now is shared by 3 of her grandchildren!
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Any idea when the original Long Beach seawall was constructed? I have an old family photo where the concrete sea wall is visible in the background, and knowing when the wall was built would help date it. I’d be most grateful to anyone who might know. Thanks!
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