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Fierce contagion fast deaths Boston Navy Yards and Fort Devens: Gloucester during the flu Pandemic 1918 part 2

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This excerpt has been adapted from 1918 Pandemic: Reconstructing How the Flu Raged Then Flattened in Gloucester, Massachusetts when 183 Died in 6 weeks, HERE by Catherine Ryan. Mini posts like this one highlight select weeks during the outbreak as serialized quick reads about this Gloucester history. The flu’s arrival in Gloucester during the second … Continue reading Fierce contagion fast deaths Boston Navy Yards and Fort Devens: Gloucester during the flu Pandemic 1918 part 2 →

1918 Flu Pandemic: Reconstructing how the influenza epidemic raged then flattened in Gloucester Massachusetts when 183 died in 6 weeks

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INTRODUCTION The 1918 Pandemic is widely known under the misnomer “Spanish Influenza”. Experts continue to analyze and study the origin and timing of this highly contagious, lethal and mysterious scourge. Most agree it wasn’t Spain nor limited to 1918, but rather spread in successive waves from early cases late in 1917 through recurrent epidemic in … Continue reading 1918 Flu Pandemic: Reconstructing how the influenza epidemic raged then flattened in Gloucester Massachusetts when 183 died in 6 weeks →

Sawyer Free Library | new building concept plans and rediscovering architect Donald Monell #GloucesterMA #ModernMass

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This photo chronicle begins with scenes from the Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Public Library 2019 Annual meeting, including views of the concept proposal for renovation and addition intended for the library as they appeared in the feature presentation that evening with some brief analysis. (This update is part of an ongoing series published on … Continue reading Sawyer Free Library | new building concept plans and rediscovering architect Donald Monell #GloucesterMA #ModernMass →

A Windy and Wet Parade of Sails…Beautiful as Ever

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The boys and I were lucky enough to catch a ride with some friends yesterday to get up close and personal with some of the schooners that paraded in the harbor yesterday afternoon.  The other side of the breakwater was a bit unforgiving in regards to photo ops, but it is always…regardless of the weather…wonderful … Continue reading A Windy and Wet Parade of Sails…Beautiful as Ever →

SEE MADAME DEFARGE AT THE GLOUCESTER STAGE COMPANY BEFORE IT GOES TO BROADWAY!

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See Madame Defarge at GSC Before It Goes to Broadway By Tom Hauck In the world of theatre there’s nothing more thrilling than attending a new work and, after the curtain falls and the applause dies away, you get up from your seat convinced the show you’ve just seen is destined for Broadway. Such is … Continue reading SEE MADAME DEFARGE AT THE GLOUCESTER STAGE COMPANY BEFORE IT GOES TO BROADWAY! →

Whoa… Jon Butcher Tonight! Wednesdays with Fly Amero @ The Rhumb Line 7-10pm 7.27.2016

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  Dinner Specials Each Week! Wednesday, July 27th – 7pm Musical Guest: JON BUTCHER!                   Fresh off another iconic National Anthem performance at majestic Fenway Park, the legendary Jon Butcher graces our stage at the Rhumb Line this week. Among the hardest working people I’ve ever known, … Continue reading Whoa… Jon Butcher Tonight! Wednesdays with Fly Amero @ The Rhumb Line 7-10pm 7.27.2016 →

President Lincoln appointed postmaster, abolitionist, Main Street proprietor, gold star dad, overseer of the poor, gardener: William H. Haskell house history Pleasant St. Gloucester, Mass.

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Annotated illustration: Note gardens on properties abutting City Hall. William Haskell’s lots spread between Dale and Pleasant (#44 now) streets and beyond where Carroll Steele is located now, numbered 32 Pleasant Street, rear when he lived there. On the 1884 Hopkins and 1899 Stadly maps the lot is identified where the new post office is … Continue reading President Lincoln appointed postmaster, abolitionist, Main Street proprietor, gold star dad, overseer of the poor, gardener: William H. Haskell house history Pleasant St. Gloucester, Mass. →

Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck Announces Opening Party on Saturday, May 28

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New season presents artist demos and 8 new members Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck opens for the season on Wednesday, May 25, followed by a festive opening party on Saturday, May 28, from 6 – 8 pm to celebrate the new season and welcome seven new gallery members. Save the date! The public is invited to visit the … Continue reading Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck Announces Opening Party on Saturday, May 28 →

Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 8/28/16

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Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Joey C ~ A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings. The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com To … Continue reading Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 8/28/16 →

Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 6/1/16

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Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Joey C A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings. The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com To have … Continue reading Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 6/1/16 →

Manatees

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I took the boys to swim with the manatees on Friday down in Crystal River, Florida. I did it during a solo camping trip that I took a couple of years  before Thatcher was born and I’ve been looking forward to sharing the experience with them for several years now.  They’re at a pretty good … Continue reading Manatees →

Gallery 53 Opening Party, May 28th

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Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck 53 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930 Gallery hours, Daily, 10:00-6:00 PM, Fridays and Saturdays ‘till 9:00 PM Gallery Opening May 25, 10-6; Opening reception, May 28, 6:00 to 8:00 PM Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck Announces Opening Party on Saturday, May 28 New season presents artist demos and 8 new members Gallery 53 … Continue reading Gallery 53 Opening Party, May 28th →

Great Public Works then and now | Haskell’s Pond Dam 2018 reconstruction with 1902 construction plans & wild origin story #GloucesterMA

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Last month I was fortunate to glimpse the impressive Haskell’s Pond Dam reconstruction orchestrated by Gloucester’s Department of Public Works (DPW). Protecting and managing water utilities can be easy to take for granted. “This not so sleepy dam by Rt. 128 continues to deliver almost 30% of the city’s water,” exclaimed Larry Durkin, City Environmental … Continue reading Great Public Works then and now | Haskell’s Pond Dam 2018 reconstruction with 1902 construction plans & wild origin story #GloucesterMA →

Wanderbird Open House At Gloucester Marine Railways Saturday May 27th

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Good morning Joey. It’s Rick here from the vessel Wanderbird over at Gloucester Marine Railways. Hey we are having an open house on the vessel Saturday May 27, 1500-1800. The purpose is to introduce folks to our new floating gathering area for groups of families and/or friends. We are anticipating offering an afternoon or evening … Continue reading Wanderbird Open House At Gloucester Marine Railways Saturday May 27th →