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. There are numerous examples of frieze art on the building. Shown are the most prominent samples.
Waymark Code: WMQ70Y
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2016
Views: 3
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.
Address:
Washington Sq
Marblehead, MA
Artist: Not listed
Web URL to relevant information: Not listed
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