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Andrew Robeson Home - New Bedford, MA - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com
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Andrew Robeson Home - New Bedford, MA
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Pre-Victorian Historic Homes
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Metro2
N 41° 38.138 W 070° 55.448
19T E 339738 N 4611110
The Andrew Robeson Home was constructed c. 1821.
Waymark Code:
WMKE8W
Location:
Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted:
03/30/2014
Published By:
Dragontree
Views:
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This home is part of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
A plaque at the site reads:
"Andrew Robeson Home
circa 1821
This 550-ton brick and stone mansion was
rescued by WHALE to prevent its demolition
and moved to its present site during the blizzard
of 1978. Designed in the Federal style, the residence
is an outstanding example of New Bedford's
prosperity during the golden age of whaling.
'Building the Future on the Best of the Past'"
The plaque has the logo for the Waterfront Historic Area League which is known as WHALE.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction:
01/01/1821
Architectural Period/Style:
Federal style
Architect (if known):
unknown
Landscape Designer (if known):
unknown
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Mansion
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
see above
Main Material of Construction:
brick and stone
Private/Public Access:
access permitted to the exterior but the home is now privately owned.
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Additional Dates of Construction:
Not listed
Listed Building Status (if applicable):
Not listed
Admission Fee (if applicable):
Not Listed
Opening Hours (if applicable):
Not listed
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