New Bedford Historic District

The New Bedford Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, west of the community's waterfront. During the 19th century, when the city was the center of the American whaling industry, this was its downtown. After its decline in the early and mid-20th century, through the efforts of local activist group…
The New Bedford Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, west of the community's waterfront. During the 19th century, when the city was the center of the American whaling industry, this was its downtown. After its decline in the early and mid-20th century, through the efforts of local activist groups the district has since been preserved and restored to appear much as it was during that period.
  • Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts
  • Area: 19.6 acres (7.9 ha)
  • Built: 1790
  • Architect: Russell Warren, Robert Mills, others
  • Architectural style: Greek Revival, Federal
  • Designated NHLD: November 13, 1966
  • NRHP reference No.: 66000773

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