What once served as a welcome to steamships carrying passengers from Boston and beyond, now stands as a restored version of what Gloucester residents call, “The Soul of the City”. The Magnolia Pier dates back as far as the 1800’s and, despite several rebuilds, has remained a central destination within the city. With camera in hand, photographer Michael Prince makes the board-walked trek each day to document the thrilling free falls of residents, both young and old.