United States Customhouse (Newburyport, Massachusetts)
The former United States Customhouse (now the Custom House Maritime Museum) is a historic building at 25 Water Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
U.S. Customhouse | |
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Location | Newburyport, Massachusetts |
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Coordinates | 42°48′44″N 70°52′9″W |
Built | 1834 |
Architect | Robert Mills |
Architectural style | Classical Revival |
Part of | Market Square Historic District (#71000088) Newburyport Historic District (#84002411) |
NRHP reference No. | 71000089[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | February 25, 1971 |
Designated CP | February 25, 1971 August 2, 1984 |
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.[2] 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).[3]
See also
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- http://www.customhousemaritimemuseum.org/about_us/index.php
- "MACRIS inventory record for United States Custom House". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2014-01-20.
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