The Fort Project

The Fort is one of the most unique working class neighborhoods in America, being a combination of fishing fleet, industry, residents, beach, offices, brewery and stunning ocean views  all within less than a quarter mile radius on a narrow peninsula. It is called the Fort because the hill portion served as a Fort during the revolution and up through 1812 .  By 1850s it was being settled by predominantly Irish and in the 1920s it was resettled by the Sicilian  fishermen and their families.  It is a very real and integrated Place.  Currently under threat of gentrification and a  Proposed Marriott hotel  / retail redevelopment through  a rezoning proposed by a new Mayor.

It  clearly shows the type of Community that once was the predominant  way of life here and should be better valued.

Copyright Ernest Morin 2008

This work was partially funded by grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council / SeArts

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