Remembering Edwin Haselgard on Veterans Day

Posted on by Pat D

I did not expect to find a Veterans Day post at the Dunfugin Ramp yesterday, but here we are remembering the service and sacrifice of Edwin Haselgard, who has a memorial at the Dunfugin Ramp. I looked into his story a bit and was quite moved by it. Here’s one version by a Robert Drexler you might find interesting. Each of these stories pulls at your heart in gratitude to the veteran and to their families. I do not know the story of how Edwin’s memorial ended up at Dunfugin, but I find it beautifully appropriate.

UPDATE- SOLD OUT IN 20 HOURS!!! THE 2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER WATERFRONT CALENDARS. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT :)

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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They sold out in 20 hours! Hope you got your order in! I appreciate the support. They are a lot of fun to produce. They should be in next week and I’ll work on getting them shipped ASAP.

Festival In The Shipyard

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

tedessexshipbuildingorg's avatarCape Ann Community

……. What’s an Apple Armada?

With over 200 apples donated by Russel Orchard, your kids will float and find the best placement for their mast prior to launching their personalized Apple Boat into the Essex River at 3pm on the incoming time.

Our Chase boat will retrieve the Apple Boats from the finish line in front of Great Marsh Brewing Company.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place prices will be awarded

This is an outdoor event, so keep an eye on the weather and on our social media pages for updates.

Donate today, we appreciate your support!

https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/donate

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2021 Veterans Day Schedule 9AM #GloucesterMA | June 1953 vets fishing at STrangman pond

Posted on by Catherine

Cape Ann Veterans Services reminder:

Come join in! Celebrate veterans and honor Armistice Day. The 2021 Veterans Day outdoor service begins at 9AM tomorrow at City Hall, followed with a car parade –with CATA trolley option– to Washington Street locations (Seacoast Nursing and Gloucester Healthcare) in support of veterans in assisted living.

1953 “Disabled Vets Fishing Carnival” Gloucester, MA

Hosted by the Cape Ann Sportsman’s Club at Strangman Pond off Reservoir Rd., Dogtown.

In 1954, President Eisenhower signed the proclamation designating November 11 Veterans Day.

Scan of Gloucester Daily Times. Would love to see original photos by Marilyn Silveira (top) and Ralph Esty

photo caption: No fish story as photographer’s proof shows string of rainbow trout hooked by disabled veterans during Cape Ann Sportsman’s Club outing yesterday at Strangman’s pond, left to right are Robert Kwasnick of New Britain, Conn. and Chris Seros of New London, Conn. | Bottom photo: Battery of rods and reels on special-built platform at Cape Ann Sportsman Club site during disabled vets fishing carnival yesterday. Vets braved downpour to continue fishing for rainbow trout. June 1953 Gloucester, Ma.

Look for area businesses special notices like this one:

Beauport Hotel – Gloucester, MA
Offers 10 complimentary city-view rooms to any veterans who would like to come and have a little getaway. Once those 10 rooms are booked, any veteran can receive 30% off a room booked on Nov. 9 through Nov. 12.

Wednesdays at The Rhumb Line~John Rockwell Hosts with a very special Guest: Allen Estes 6-9pm 11.10.2021

Posted on by Joanne

Wednesday, November 10 Your Musical Host: JOHN ROCKWELL!

This week, Johnny “The Rock” Rockwell, a.k.a. John Rockwell brings the legendary Allen Estes to the Rhumb Line stage. Two of Cape Ann’s finest at work, for sure. Come enjoy the show! ~ Fly

40 Railroad Avenue. Gloucester, MA

https://www.therhumbline.com/

Don’t miss the Manchester by the Sea Community Art Show

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Only a few more days to visit this great art show at the fabulous Manchester By the Sea Historical Museum, Please buy from local artists. Thank you.

Another brick in the wall: St. Peter’s Club exterior renovation with dressed up quoins #GloucesterMA 21 Main Street thru Rogers St.

Posted on by Catherine

Brick cladding exterior renovation underway on a ‘for sale’ commercial building spanning Main Street to Rogers, 21 Main Street, with tenants Mystery Train and St. Peter’s Club. Before and In Progress photos below.

Before- June 2020

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photos: prior decorative pattern on facade (festive St. Peter tiling below with yellow tile above)

Prep in process – October 2021

Multi story major building prep foreshadowed extra weight

Underway – November 2021

Note the architectural details developing like the decorative pattern emphasized by quoins (pronounced “coins”) toothed (staggered), lighter in color, and running 2/3 the full height (at this point) where the building edges meet.

Beautiful how one can see City hall from St. Peter’s sq.

Stay tuned for the After photos.