New Bedford Historic District

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New Bedford Historic District
(U.S. National Historic Landmark District)
Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 41°38′7″N 70°55′27″W / 41.63528, -70.92417Coordinates: 41°38′7″N 70°55′27″W / 41.63528, -70.92417
Built/Founded: 1790
Architect: Warren,Russell; Et al.
Architectural style(s): Greek Revival, Federal
Added to NRHP: November 13, 1966
NRHP Reference#: 66000773

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Governing body: National Park Service

The New Bedford Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District in New Bedford, Massachusetts bounded by by Front Street on the east, Elm Street on the north, Acushnet Avenue on the west, and Commercial Street on the south.

The district was largely built around 1790 by Warren Russell and other builders. The area features Greek Revival and Federal architecture. It was added to the National Historic Register in 1966.[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 information
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