Old Town House (Marblehead, Massachusetts)

Old Town House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
Location	Marblehead, Massachusetts
Coordinates	42°30′19″N 70°51′1″W / 42.50528°N 70.85028°W / 42.50528; -70.85028Coordinates: 42°30′19″N 70°51′1″W / 42.50528°N 70.85028°W / 42.50528; -70.85028
Built	1727
Architect	Nathan Bowen
Architectural style	Georgian
Governing body	Local
Part of	Marblehead Historic District (#84002402[1])
NRHP Reference #	76000265[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	August 13, 1976
Designated CP	January 10, 1984

The Old Town House is a historic town house (town hall) at Town House Square in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

The town house was constructed in 1727. The upper level of the building served as a town hall, while the lower level was originally used as a market. The upstairs is still used as a town hall, but the lower level is the location of the Marblehead Police Museum. During the American Revolution notable proponents of liberty such as Elbridge Gerry and General John Glover debated independence in the building.^[2]

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976,^[1] and included in the Marblehead Historic District in 1984.^[2]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Essex County, Massachusetts

References

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