Proud of their history and accomplishments in the fisheries, the people of Gloucester spared no expense in organizing a display for the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, the World’s Fair.Courtesy, Cape Ann Museum
Archives: Stories
St. Peters Fiesta Procession
St. Peter’s Fiesta procession, Captain Salvatore Favazza leading the statue bearers through “Tally’s Corner.” c. 1935. Photo: unknown. Courtesy, Cape Ann Museum
All That Jazz A Brief Bio of Sylvester “Hooley” Ahola
Stuffy McInnis
John Phalen “Stuffy” McInnis was the fourth of five sons of Stephen and Udavilla (Grady) McInnis, Stuffy was born September 19, 1890 in Gloucester in 1890, and played 18 seasons in the grandstand era of baseball. He played for the World Champion 1918 Boston Red Sox with teammate Babe Ruth, and set two records for first basemen (one Red Sox and one league-wide) that stood until 2007 and 2008 respectively (Both actually broken by Kevin Youkilis)
Lena Mary Parisi Novello, 1917 – 2005
Lena Mary Parisi Novello, a front-page political activist, a buoyant businesswoman, an enthusiastic community leader.