U.S. Customhouse | |
Location: | Newburyport, Massachusetts |
Coordinates: | 42.8122°N -70.8692°W |
Built: | 1834 |
Architect: | Robert Mills |
Architecture: | Classical Revival |
Added: | February 25, 1971 |
Refnum: | 71000089 |
Nrhp Type2: | cp |
Nocat: | yes |
Designated Nrhp Type2: | February 25, 1971 August 2, 1984 |
Partof: | Market Square Historic District (#71000088) Newburyport Historic District (#84002411) |
The former United States Customhouse (now the Custom House Maritime Museum) is a historic building at 25 Water Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
The Classical Revival-style building was constructed in 1834 and served a custom house until Newburyport declined in popularity as a major port. The Newburyport Maritime Society, Inc. operates the Custom House Maritime Museum to showcase the maritime heritage of the Merrimack Valley.[1] The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It is also a contributing element to the Market Square Historic District (also listed in 1971), and the Newburyport Historic District (listed in 1984).[2]