Blakeley Building, Lawrence

Name: Blakeley Building
Address: Lawrence, United States

#16 among attractions in Lawrence

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The Blakeley Building is a historic commercial building at 475-479 Essex St in central Lawrence, Massachusetts. It is the only well-preserved 19th century remnant of a streetscape that extended for the entire block. The four story Classical Revival building was built in 1898 for Richard Barlow, at that time completing the block between Franklin and Hampshire Streets. Since then, the other buildings have either been demolished and replaced, or have been altered substantially. Construction is predominantly in brick, with granite and metal trim elements. The building houses retail establishments on the ground floor and office space on its upper floors. ()

Built: 1898 (126 years ago)Coordinates: 42°42'22"N, 71°9'55"W

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Lawrence (General Donovan)Lawrence United States

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Blakeley Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: High Service Water Tower and Reservoir, North Canal Historic District, Lawrence Heritage State Park, Great Stone Dam.

0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, View point
High Service Water Tower and Reservoir, Lawrence
24 min walk • The High Service Water Tower and Reservoir, colloquially known as the Tower Hill Tower, is a public water supply facility off Massachusetts Route 110 in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
~1970 ftE
Canal
North Canal Historic District, Lawrence
10 min walk • The North Canal Historic District of Lawrence, Massachusetts, encompasses the historic industrial heart of the city. It is centered on the North Canal and the Great Stone Dam, which provided the waterpower for its many mill complexes.
0.4 miE
Park
Lawrence Heritage State Park, Lawrence
11 min walk • Lawrence Heritage State Park is a history-themed public recreation area dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The state park comprises three separate units on or near the Merrimack River. It is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
0.4 miS
Dam
Great Stone Dam, Lawrence
11 min walk • The Great Stone Dam was built between 1845 and 1848 on the site of Bodwell's Falls on the Merrimack River in what became Lawrence, Massachusetts. The dam has a length of 900 feet and a height of 35 feet.
~1910 ftNE
Park
Campagnone Common, Lawrence
10 min walk • Campagnone Common is a historic park in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
0.4 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Grace Episcopal Church, Lawrence
11 min walk • Grace Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church building at Common and Jackson Streets in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The site on which it as built has been used for religious facilities since 1846, around the time of Lawrence's founding.
0.6 miE
Building, Cafe
The Everett Mills, Lawrence
17 min walk • The Everett Mills are a group of buildings consisting of the Everett and Stone Mills in Lawrence, Massachusetts. A former cotton textile mill, it was the site of the start of the Bread and Roses strike in 1912 and the one time workplace of Robert Frost.
1.2 miS
Nightlife
Holihan Brothers, Lawrence
32 min walk • Holihan Brothers of Lawrence, Mass. began as a producer of whiskeys in 1856. They operated the Diamond Spring Brewery from 1912 until around Prohibition and then opened after Prohibition in 1933. They produced beer and ales under the Holihan's and Diamond Spring labels. The company also made soda beginning in 1917.
~1120 ftN
42°42'32"N • 71°9'50"W
Merrimack Valley YMCA, Lawrence
6 min walk • Park
1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Arlington Mills Historic District, Methuen
27 min walk • The Arlington Mills Historic District encompasses a major 19th century textile manufacturing complex in Lawrence and Methuen, Massachusetts. Developed between 1865 and 1925, it was one of the state's largest textile operations at its height.
0.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Jackson Terrace Historic District, Lawrence
13 min walk • Jackson Terrace Historic District is a historic district in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Jackson Terrace, located on the east side of Camapgnone Common, was developed as a residential extension of the Common, with a small central park area ringed by residences.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blakeley Building?

Nearby attractions include Merrimack Valley YMCA, Lawrence (6 min walk), Old Public Library, Lawrence (7 min walk), Downtown Lawrence Historic District, Lawrence (8 min walk), Emerson House, Methuen (9 min walk).

How to get to Blakeley Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blakeley Building:

Bus

Buckley Transportation Center • Lines: 83 (5 min walk)

Train

Lawrence (19 min walk)