Smith and Dow Block, Manchester

Name: Smith and Dow Block
Address: Manchester, United States

#31 among attractions in Manchester

Romanesque architecture

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The Smith and Dow Block is a historic apartment house at 1426-70 Elm Street in Manchester, New Hampshire. When built in 1892, this four-story brick building was the largest apartment block in the state, and it still dominates its section of Elm Street. It has modest Romanesque styling elements, and was designed by William M. Butterfield, one of Manchester's leading architects, as an investment property for John Butler Smith and Frederick C. Dow. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. ()

Built: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 42°59'54"N, 71°27'54"W

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East Side Manchester (Downtown Manchester)Manchester United States

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Smith and Dow Block – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, SNHU Arena, Currier Museum of Art, The Palace Theatre.

1.2 miS
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, Manchester
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manchester, New Hampshire, the Northeast Delta Dental Stadium offers a quintessential American sports experience. This stadium is the home field for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League...
0.8 miS
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
SNHU Arena, Manchester
22 min walk • The SNHU Arena is an indoor events arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, and seats 9,852 for ice hockey, 11,140 for basketball and up to 11,770 for concerts.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum
Currier Museum of Art, Manchester
13 min walk • The Currier Museum of Art is an art museum in Manchester, New Hampshire, in the United States. It features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
The Palace Theatre, Manchester
14 min walk • The Palace Theatre is a stage production venue at 76-96 Hanover Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Built in 1914, the theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Athens Building.
0.5 miS
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
City Hall, Manchester
13 min walk • The City Hall of Manchester, New Hampshire, is located at 908 Elm Street, the city's principal commercial thoroughfare. The brick-and-granite three-story structure was built in 1844-45 to a design by Boston architect Edward Shaw, and is a prominent early example of the Gothic Revival style in a civic building.
0.7 miSW
Church
Ste. Marie Church, Manchester
18 min walk • Ste. Marie Church is a Roman Catholic church on the West Side of Manchester, New Hampshire, in the United States.
0.5 miSE
Church
Cathedral of St. Joseph, Manchester
12 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Joseph is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester in New Hampshire, United States. It is located at 145 Lowell Street in the downtown district.
0.4 miNW
Dam, Natural attraction, Visitor center
Amoskeag Falls, Manchester
11 min walk • The Amoskeag Falls are a set of waterfalls located in Manchester, New Hampshire on the Merrimack River.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
America's Credit Union Museum, Manchester
17 min walk • America's Credit Union Museum is located in Manchester, New Hampshire, on the site of the first credit union founded in the United States. The museum is housed at the original location for St.
0.5 miSE
Park
Victory Park Historic District, Manchester
13 min walk • The Victory Park Historic District of Manchester, New Hampshire, encompasses Victory Park, a city park laid out in 1838, and four buildings that face it across adjacent streets.
0.6 miS
42°59'22"N • 71°28'4"W
Manchester Historical Society Millyard Museum, Manchester
16 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Smith and Dow Block?

Nearby attractions include District D, Manchester (3 min walk), District C, Manchester (6 min walk), St. George's School and Convent, Manchester (6 min walk), Amoskeag Falls, Manchester (11 min walk).

How to get to Smith and Dow Block by public transport?

The nearest stations to Smith and Dow Block:

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Manchester Transportation Center (20 min walk)