Front Street Block Explained
| Front Street Block |
| Nrhp Type: | hd |
| Nocat: | yes |
| Coordinates: | 42.6125°N -70.6653°W |
| Built: | 1831 |
| Architecture: | Late Victorian, Federal |
| Added: | May 8, 1974 |
| Refnum: | 74000369 |
| Nrhp Type2: | cp |
| Partof Refnum: | 82001881 |
| Designated Nrhp Type2: | July 8, 1982 |
The Front Street Block is a series of four connected commercial blocks in the West End of Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. They were built in 1831 after a fire had devastated Gloucester's downtown the previous year.
- 69–71 Main Street, a three-story four wide block with Federalist styling, was built for Aaron Day. A hat maker operated on the ground floor, and apartments were above.[1]
- 65–67 Main Street, a three-story four wide block with Federalist styling, was built for Samuel Bulkley. A "tin manufactory" operated on the ground floor, and there were apartments above. This building shared a wall with 69–71.[2]
- 61–63 Main Street, also three stories and four wide, was built for William Babson, Jr., and had a shop on the ground floor with apartments above. In 1890 this building was renovated, giving it a new Victorian facade, and an enlarging addition to the rear.[3]
- 55–59 Main Street is distinct from the other three buildings in being only two stories, and for having a hipped roof. It was built for Henry Smith, and first housed a cabinet maker on the ground floor, with living space above.[4]
They were collectively listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, and further included in the Central Gloucester Historic District in 1982.[5]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (69-71 Main Street). Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2013-12-25.
- Web site: MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (65-67 Main Street). Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2013-12-25.
- Web site: MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (61-63 Main Street). Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2013-12-25.
- Web site: MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (55-59 Main Street). Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2013-12-25.
- Web site: MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (district). Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2013-12-25.
