Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
New Bedford Historic District
The New Bedford Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, west of the community's waterfront.
During the 19th century, when the city was the center of the American whaling industry, this was its downtown. After its decline in the early and mid-20th century, through the efforts of local activist groups the district has since been preserved and restored to appear much as it was during that period.
How locals move
Getting around New Bedford Historic District the local way
- Go nextVisit Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket by ferry.
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