Old Harbor Historic District

The Old Harbor Historic District is a neighborhood with around 42 buildings spread along Spring, High, and Water streets, bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Main Street. Most structures date from the late 1800s and show features of Second Empire architecture.

The neighborhood was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 to preserve the buildings that shaped this island community's development. This protected status recognized the importance of the collected structures to local history.

The streets show a mix of homes, shops, and inns that reflect how a historic harbor town once worked. You can see how visitors and residents still use these old buildings, which continue to shape the character of the place.

The area is best explored on foot, with flat streets that are easy to navigate. Many of the old hotels still operate today and offer visitors the chance to stay or dine in a historic setting.

The area includes commercial, residential, and hospitality buildings from different eras, with the Empire Theatre from 1880 standing out as one of the most interesting structures. This mix of different building types shows how varied the economic life was in this harbor community.

Location: New Shoreham

GPS coordinates: 41.17220,-71.55750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40