Central New Bedford Historic District, New Bedford

Name: Central New Bedford Historic District
Address: New Bedford, United States

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Central New Bedford Historic District, New Bedford

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The Central New Bedford Historic District is one of nine historic districts in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. The district encompasses the city's central business district, built up during the time in the late 19th century when textiles had replaced whaling as the city's main industry. It is a 29-acre rectangular area bounded by Acushnet Avenue and the older New Bedford Historic District on the east, School Street to the south, Middle Street on the north and 6th Street in the west. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. ()

Coordinates: 41°38'6"N, 70°55'39"W

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New Bedford United States

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Central New Bedford Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Effie M. Morrissey, The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum.

~1000 ftE
Park, Historical place, National park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford
5 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of New Bedford, Massachusetts, the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's storied past as the world's preeminent whaling port during the 19th century.
~1200 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford
6 min walk • The New Bedford Whaling Museum stands as a testament to the historical significance of the whaling industry in New Bedford, Massachusetts, once heralded as the "Whaling Capital of the World." This museum is an essential visit for anyone interested in maritime history...
~1910 ftE
Ship
Effie M. Morrissey, New Bedford
10 min walk • Effie M. Morrissey is a schooner skippered by Robert Bartlett that made many scientific expeditions to the Arctic, sponsored by American museums, the Explorers Club and the National Geographic Society. She also helped survey the Arctic for the United States Government during World War II.
~1700 ftS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, New Bedford
9 min walk • The William Rotch Jr. House, now the Rotch–Jones–Duff House and Garden Museum, is a National Historic Landmark at 396 County Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in the United States. The three families whose names are attached to it were all closely tied to the city's nineteenth-century dominance of the whaling industry.
~1040 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Seamen's Bethel, New Bedford
6 min walk • The Seamen's Bethel is a chapel in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, located at 15 Johnny Cake Hill.
0.5 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
New Bedford Fire Museum, New Bedford
13 min walk • The New Bedford Fire Museum is a local history museum at 51 Bedford Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the 1867 Fire Station No. 4, the city's oldest surviving fire station.
~570 ftS
Church
New Bedford Meeting House, New Bedford
3 min walk • New Bedford Friends Meeting House, also known as New Bedford Friends Meeting, is a Quaker house of worship in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
~830 ftE
Greek Revival architecture
United States Customhouse, New Bedford
5 min walk • The United States Customhouse is a historic and active custom house at 2nd and William Streets in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Architect Robert Mills designed the custom house in 1834 in a Greek Revival style. It has been used by the U.S.
~1760 ftE
Ship
Lightship No. 114, New Bedford
9 min walk • Lightship No. 114, later U.S. Coast Guard WAL 536, that served as lightship Fire Island, Examination Vessel, Diamond Shoal, 1st District relief vessel, Pollock Rip and Portland.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
New Bedford – Fairhaven Bridge, New Bedford
15 min walk • The New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge is a swing truss bridge which connects New Bedford, Massachusetts with Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
0.8 miNE
Park
Prince Henry the Navigator Park, New Bedford
20 min walk • Prince Henry the Navigator Park on Pope's Island in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is dedicated to Prince Henry the Navigator. It was created in 1994, a gift to the city from the Prince Henry Society of New Bedford and the Portuguese government.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Central New Bedford Historic District?

Nearby attractions include First Baptist Church, New Bedford (2 min walk), Gallery X, New Bedford (3 min walk), New Bedford Meeting House, New Bedford (3 min walk), Nathan and Mary Johnson properties, New Bedford (4 min walk).

How to get to Central New Bedford Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central New Bedford Historic District:

Bus

Kempton St. Stop • Lines: 9 (6 min walk)
Mill St. Stop • Lines: 9 (6 min walk)