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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13HG_the-mariners-home_New-Bedford-MA.html
Home Away from the SeaWhaling men spent much of their lives at sea. The ship was their home. Back in port, most of the poor, unskilled sailors knew no one in New Bedford and were essentially homeless until the next voyage.In 1850 the daughter of W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13HF_new-bedford-historic-district_New-Bedford-MA.html
Has been designated a registered National Historic LandmarkUnder the provisions of the historic sites act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13HE_the-andrew-robeson-house_New-Bedford-MA.html
Change of AddressAndrew Robeson, whaling merchant and steadfast abolitionist, built this Federal-style house in 1821 on a lot on North Second Street, diagonally behind you. The estate, with its conservatory, gardens, surrounding elm trees, and whi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13HC_the-benjamin-rodman-house_New-Bedford-MA.html
Wealth with a ConscienceEarly whaling merchants lived in elegant houses along this street. But by the time Benjamin Rodman built this Federal style home in 1821, many of his wealthy friends were moving uphill away from this shoreside neighborhood.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13HB_double-bank_New-Bedford-MA.html
Seeing DoubleAs you gaze across Water Street toward the eight-pillar institution, compare closely what you see in the photograph with what stands here today. Built in 1831, the building was designed by architect Russell Warren. For 61 years the bu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13H2_the-dartmouth_New-Bedford-MA.html
Near this spot in 1767 the first ship built in New Bedford was launched. The DartmouthFrancis Rotch, OwnerShe was one of the vessels boarded by the Boston Tea Party in 1773
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13H1_centre-street_New-Bedford-MA.html
The view down Centre Street has changed little over the years, and no street in New Bedford served the whaling industry longer. Little finery can be seen in the facades of these buildings, for this was a working waterfront, where utility overrode …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13GZ_viking_New-Bedford-MA.html
On this toro rests a capstan from the American clipper ship Viking which was wrecked on this island on June 4,1863. Being bound for San Francisco, U.S.A. from Hong Kong, China. Through the intervention of the local authorities and hospitality of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13GY_mansfield-orthodox-congregational-church_Mansfield-MA.html
Here in the old red brick school house was held the first service of worship by the Mansfield Congregational Church May 20, 1828This tablet was placed in memory of that service May 20, 1963
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13FN_angell-park_Attleboro-MA.html
Angell Park Cyril M. Angell2nd Lieutenant U.S. Air ServicesKilled in action May 14th 1918in Boucanville, FranceFirst Officer from Attleboro to die in WWI