Nathan and Mary (Polly) Johnson properties

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Johnson, Nathan and Mary, Properties
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Nathan and Mary (Polly) Johnson properties (Massachusetts)
Nathan and Mary (Polly) Johnson properties
Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 41°37′59″N 70°55′44″W / 41.63306, -70.92889Coordinates: 41°37′59″N 70°55′44″W / 41.63306, -70.92889
Built/Founded: 1829
Architect: Unknown
Architectural style(s): Federal, Greek Revival
Added to NRHP: February 16, 2000
NRHP Reference#: 00000260

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Governing body: Private

The Nathan and Mary (Polly) Johnson properties are a National Historic Landmark at 17-19 and 21 Seventh Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

The site was home to Frederick Douglass after he escaped from slavery in 1838 and was the home to abolitionist Nathan Johnson. The earliest property was built in 1829, and the properties are in Federal, Greek Revival and others styles. The site was added to the National Historic Register in 2000.[2][1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2008-04-15).
  2. ^ NHL Listing
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