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. It still serves as the town hall today.
Waymark Code: WMQ70H
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2016
Views: 2
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.
Marblehead is a town with roots in both commercial fishing and yachting, Marblehead is the birthplace of the American Navy and Marine Corps Aviation and a popular yachting destination.
Name: Abbot Hall
Address:
188 Washington St,
Marblehead , MA
Date of Construction: 1876
Architect: Fuller and Lord
Web Site for City/Town/Municipality: [Web Link]
Memorials/Commemorations/Dedications: Not listed
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