Webster-Lane House, Gloucester

Name: Webster-Lane House
Address: Gloucester, United States

#34 among attractions in Gloucester

Greek Revival architecture

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The Webster-Lane House is a historic house in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The two-story wood-frame Greek Revival house was built sometime before 1845, when it first appears on city maps. It was occupied by Nathaniel Webster, a hotel proprietor and ice dealer, between at least 1851 and 1860. It was also occupied, from at least 1869 until 1900, buy Samuel R. Lane, a major merchant and shipper of fish products. Some of the house's Greek Revival features, most notably its columned porch, are unique in the city. ()

Built: 1840 (184 years ago)Coordinates: 42°36'57"N, 70°39'24"W

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Gloucester (Central Gloucester)Gloucester United States

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Day trips

Webster-Lane House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Stage Fort Park, Ten Pound Island Light.

~1000 ftE
42°36'58"N • 70°39'11"W
Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester
5 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.8 miSW
Monuments and statues
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Gloucester
22 min walk • Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial is a historic memorial cenotaph sculpture on South Stacy Boulevard, near entrance of Stacy Esplanade in Gloucester, Massachusetts, built in 1925.
1.3 miSW
Beach, Park, Playground
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
33 min walk • Stage Fort Park is a park at Stage Head in Gloucester, Massachusetts, part of the Essex National Heritage Area. It contains two beaches, a large playground, picnic benches, two baseball fields, a basketball court, a dog park and plenty of room for any weekend activities.
1.1 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Ten Pound Island Light, Gloucester
27 min walk • The Ten Pound Island Light is a historic lighthouse in Gloucester Harbor in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It is located on Ten Pound Island, near the eastern end of the harbor.
~1430 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester
7 min walk • Cape Ann Museum is an art and historical museum located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Its collection and programming focuses on the artists and art colonies of Cape Ann, including the Rocky Neck Art Colony and the Folly Cove Designers.
~1510 ftSW
42°36'44"N • 70°39'35"W
Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch, Gloucester
8 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Boat or ferry
~1690 ftW
City hall
Gloucester City Hall, Gloucester
9 min walk • Gloucester City Hall is located at 9 Dale Avenue in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1870 and dedicated the following year, and has served as the main location for the city's offices since then.
~550 ftN
Church
Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Gloucester
3 min walk • Our Lady of Good Voyage Church is a historic Roman Catholic church at 136-144 Prospect Street and 2-4 Taylor Street in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
~730 ftE
Ship
Adventure, Gloucester
4 min walk • Adventure is a gaff rigged knockabout schooner. She was built in Essex, Massachusetts, USA, and launched in 1926 to work the Grand Banks fishing grounds out of Gloucester. She is one of only two surviving knockabout fishing schooners – ships designed without bowsprits for the safety of her crew.
~1670 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sargent House Museum, Gloucester
9 min walk • The Sargent House Museum is a historic house museum located at 49 Middle Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts. The museum is open on weekends from Memorial day to Columbus day, and offers guided tours of the historic home, a small gift shop, and rotating exhibits in its exhibit space.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
North Shore Art Association, Gloucester
13 min walk • The North Shore Art Association of East Gloucester, Massachusetts is one of the oldest art associations in the United States. Founded in 1922, it was the gathering place of some of the great American artists of the 20th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Webster-Lane House?

Nearby attractions include Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Gloucester (3 min walk), Adventure, Gloucester (4 min walk), Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester (7 min walk), Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch, Gloucester (8 min walk).

How to get to Webster-Lane House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Webster-Lane House:

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Gloucester (14 min walk)