Abbot Hall - Marblehead MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 30.150 W 070° 51.150
19T E 347790 N 4707233
Abbot Hall was built in 1876 as a town hall, library and auditorium.
Waymark Code: WMQ70E
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2016
Views: 4
It is situated on Washington Square which is up on a hill overlooking Marblehead Harbor. It is a 3 story red brick building with a 5 story bell and clock tower. The main entrance is located on the west façade with two set of paneled chestnut doors. Benjamin Abbot, a wealthy Boston cooper, left money in his will for the erection of a building because Marblehead was his birthplace. Designed by Fuller and Lord of Boston, which were unknown except for this building.
Street address:
Washington Sq
Marblehead, MA
County / Borough / Parish: Essex
Year listed: 1974
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Education, Government
Current function: Education, Government
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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