Gorton’s of Gloucester
A legacy of sailing ships and fish, and a vision of Heroic architecture
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7:00-7:45 pm Eastern
A free online program via Zoom
Join us for a brief illustrated talk by architectural historian Wendy Frontiero about Gorton's of Gloucester in downtown Gloucester.
The 30-minute presentation, held on Zoom on Thursday, July 16, 7:00 pm Eastern, will explore the history and architecture of Gorton's several buildings, which extend from Main Street to Gloucester Harbor. Attendees are welcome to stay for a short Q&A session after the talk.
Wendy has a Master’s degree in Preservation Studies from Boston University and a Master of Architecture degree from MIT. Her present work includes historical research, architectural surveys, National Register nominations, design review, and environmental review, as well as building condition assessments and consultation on architectural rehabilitation projects.
This program is part of the centenary celebration of the 1926 birth of Gloucester writer Jonathan Bayliss. Bayliss was an executive at Gorton's during the 1960s and early 1970s and worked closely with the architect Eduardo Catalano on the construction of Gorton's modern headquarters facing Rogers Street.
"... the company now officially faced its own dockside plants, new and old, for receiving cutting cooking freezing packing storing and shipping of 'seafood'” - Jonathan Bayliss, Gloucestermas
Registrants will receive the Zoom link in early July.