Abbot Hall, Marblehead

Name: Abbot Hall
Address: 188 Washington St, Marblehead, 01945-3341, United States
Telephone: +1 781-639-3425

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Abbot Hall is a town hall and historical museum located at 188 Washington Street, Marblehead, Massachusetts. It is open year-round, though with restricted hours in the colder months. Constructed in 1876 and designed in the Romanesque style by Lord & Fuller architects, the Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property in the historic district. It is the fourth "town hall" built in Marblehead, having been preceded by the First Meeting House, the Old Meeting House, and the Old Town House. ()

Built: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 42°30'10"N, 70°51'10"W

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188 Washington StMarbleheadMarblehead 01945-3341 United States

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+1 781-639-3425

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Abbot Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marblehead Light, Fort Sewall, Old Burial Hill, Old Town House.

1 miE
Lighthouse
Marblehead Light, Marblehead
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Park, Historical place, View point
Fort Sewall, Marblehead
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0.6 miN
Cemetery
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~1210 ftNE
Museum, Georgian architecture
Old Town House, Marblehead
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~330 ftNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Jeremiah Lee Mansion, Marblehead
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~1100 ftE
Forts and castles
Herreshoff Castle, Marblehead
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~1080 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Marblehead Little Theatre, Marblehead
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0.9 miE
Forts and castles
Carcassonne Castle, Marblehead
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~760 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Michael's Church, Marblehead
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0.6 miS
Baseball field, Tennis court, Park
Seaside Park, Marblehead
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0.4 miE
Harbor
Marblehead Harbor, Marblehead
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Nearby attractions include Jeremiah Lee Mansion, Marblehead (2 min walk), St. Michael's Church, Marblehead (4 min walk), Marblehead Little Theatre, Marblehead (6 min walk), Herreshoff Castle, Marblehead (6 min walk).