Old Town House (Marblehead, Massachusetts)
The Old Town House is in the heart of the Marblehead Historic District at One Market Square in Marblehead, Massachusetts, at the intersection of Washington, State, and Mugford Streets.
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| Location | Marblehead, Massachusetts |
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| Coordinates | 42°30′19″N 70°51′1″W |
| Built | 1727 |
| Architect | Nathan Bowen |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Part of | Marblehead Historic District (ID84002402[1]) |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000265[1] |
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| Added to NRHP | August 13, 1976 |
| Designated CP | January 10, 1984 |
The town house was constructed in 1727. The upper level of the building served as a town hall, while the lower level was originally used as a market. The upstairs is still used as a town hall, but the lower level is the location of the Marblehead Police Museum. During the American Revolution notable proponents of liberty such as Elbridge Gerry and General John Glover debated independence in the building.[2]
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976,[1] and included in the Marblehead Historic District in 1984.[2]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- "MACRIS inventory record for Old Town House". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
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