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.[2]
- 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.[3]
- 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.[4]
- 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.[5]
Front Street Block | |
 Front Street Block | |
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| Location | Gloucester, Massachusetts |
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| Coordinates | 42°36′45″N 70°39′55″W / 42.61250°N 70.66528°W |
| Built | 1831 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian, Federal |
| Part of | Central Gloucester Historic District (ID82001881) |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000369[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 8, 1974 |
| Designated CP | July 8, 1982 |
They were collectively listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974,[1] and further included in the Central Gloucester Historic District in 1982.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (69-71 Main Street)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
- ^ "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (65-67 Main Street)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
- ^ "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (61-63 Main Street)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
- ^ "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (55-59 Main Street)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
- ^ "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (district)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved December 25, 2013.