Central New Bedford Historic District
Central New Bedford Historic District, Historic district in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
The Central New Bedford Historic District stretches across 29 acres, containing 79 buildings that display Classical Revival, Greek Revival, and Romanesque Revival architecture.
The district evolved from a center of whaling commerce in the late 18th century to a textile manufacturing hub by the mid-19th century, shaping its architectural development.
New Bedford City Hall and the Free Public Library stand as primary examples of Renaissance Revival and Greek Revival designs within the district's architectural collection.
The district boundaries extend from Acushnet Avenue to 6th Street and from Middle Street to School Street, encompassing the central business area.
The 1836 U.S. Customhouse, designed by Robert Mills, maintains its status as the oldest operating customs facility in the district.
Location: New Bedford
GPS coordinates: 41.63500,-70.92750
Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:25
New Bedford Whaling Museum
359 m
Effie M. Morrissey
583 m
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
352 m
Seamen's Bethel
307 m
Nathan and Mary Johnson properties
241 m
New Bedford Historic District
279 m
New Bedford – Fairhaven Bridge
954 m
Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum
530 m
Sgt. William H. Carney House
540 m
Palmer Island Light
1.8 km
William J. Rotch Gothic Cottage
648 m
Moreland Terrace Historic District
1.1 km
Fairhaven Bridge Light
1 km
Acushnet Heights Historic District
1.5 km
United States Customhouse
233 m
Union Baptist Church
608 m
County Street Historic District
502 m
New Bedford Gas and Edison Light Complex
748 m
First Baptist Church
94 m
Merrill's Wharf Historic District
595 m
North Bedford Historic District
631 m
Old Third District Courthouse
307 m
New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal
1.6 km
Dawson Building
1.7 km
Robert C. Ingraham School
1.7 km
Thomas Donaghy School
1.1 km
Bradford Smith Building
1.8 km
Thompson Street School
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