Fitz Henry Lane House, Gloucester

Name: Fitz Henry Lane House
Address: Gloucester, United States

#27 among attractions in Gloucester

Gothic Revival architecture

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The Fitz Henry Lane House is a historic house at 8 Harbor Loop Road, on the harbor side of Rogers Street in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The three story stone Gothic Revival building was designed and built in 1849 by the artist Fitz Henry Lane, and was his home until his death in 1865. The building now sits in a municipal park, and has a commanding view of the harbor. ()

Built: 1849 (175 years ago)Coordinates: 42°36'41"N, 70°39'36"W

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Gloucester (Central Gloucester)Gloucester United States

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Fitz Henry 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.

0.5 miNE
42°36'58"N • 70°39'11"W
Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester
13 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.6 miW
Monuments and statues
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Gloucester
15 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 miW
Beach, Park, Playground
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
27 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.
0.7 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Ten Pound Island Light, Gloucester
19 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.
~1040 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester
6 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.
~280 ftNE
42°36'44"N • 70°39'35"W
Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch, Gloucester
2 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Boat or ferry
~1220 ftNW
City hall
Gloucester City Hall, Gloucester
6 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.
0.4 miN
Church
Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Gloucester
11 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.
0.4 miNE
Ship
Adventure, Gloucester
11 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.
~1350 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sargent House Museum, Gloucester
7 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 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
North Shore Art Association, Gloucester
14 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 Fitz Henry Lane House?

Nearby attractions include Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch, Gloucester (2 min walk), Schooner Adventure, Gloucester (3 min walk), Schooner Thomas E Lannon in Gloucester, Gloucester (5 min walk), Local Colors Artists' Cooperative, Gloucester (5 min walk).

How to get to Fitz Henry Lane House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fitz Henry Lane House:

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Gloucester (13 min walk)