Nahant Life-Saving Station, Nahant

Name: Nahant Life-Saving Station
Address: 96 Nahant Rd, Nahant, 01908, United States

#6 among attractions in Nahant

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The Nahant Life-Saving Station is a historic coastal rescue station in Nahant, Massachusetts. The station, which consists of a residence and an equipment building, was established in 1900 by the United States Life-Saving Service before being taken over by the United States Coast Guard in 1915. The station was discontinued in 1964, and the facilities were converted recreational use by the Coast Guard. In 1999 the 1.4 acres parcel was turned over to the Town of Nahant. The station, one of twelve such surviving facilities in the state, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. ()

Built: 1900 (124 years ago)Coordinates: 42°25'51"N, 70°56'1"W

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96 Nahant RdNahantNahant 01908 United States

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Nahant Life-Saving Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Square One Mall, Mary Baker Eddy House, Greenlawn Cemetery, Lynn Heritage State Park.

5.2 miNW
Shopping, Visitor center, Shopping centre
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Museum, History museum, Italianate architecture
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Cemetery
Greenlawn Cemetery, Nahant
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2.3 miN
Museum
Lynn Heritage State Park, Lynn
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1.1 miN
Park
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City hall, Theater, Concerts and shows
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2.2 miN
Street
Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn
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Park
Nahant Beach Boulevard, Lynn
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Lighthouse
Egg Rock Light, Egg Rock
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42°24'12"N • 71°0'57"W
Cronin Ice Arena, Boston
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