Front Street Block

The Front Street Block is a series of four connected commercial blocks in the West End of Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. They were built in 1831 after a fire had devastated Gloucester's downtown the previous year.

  • 69–71 Main Street, a three-story four wide block with Federalist styling, was built for Aaron Day. A hat maker operated on the ground floor, and apartments were above.[2]
  • 65–67 Main Street, a three-story four wide block with Federalist styling, was built for Samuel Bulkley. A "tin manufactory" operated on the ground floor, and there were apartments above. This building shared a wall with 69-71.[3]
  • 61–63 Main Street, also three stories and four wide, was built for William Babson, Jr., and had a shop on the ground floor with apartments above. In 1890 this building was renovated, giving it a new Victorian facade, and an enlarging addition to the rear.[4]
  • 55–59 Main Street is distinct from the other three buildings in being only two stories, and for having a hipped roof. It was built for Henry Smith, and first housed a cabinet maker on the ground floor, with living space above.[5]
Front Street Block
Front Street Block
LocationGloucester, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°36′45″N 70°39′55″W
Built1831
Architectural styleLate Victorian, Federal
Part ofCentral Gloucester Historic District (ID82001881)
NRHP reference No.74000369[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 8, 1974
Designated CPJuly 8, 1982

They were collectively listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974,[1] and further included in the Central Gloucester Historic District in 1982.[6]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (69-71 Main Street)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2013-12-25.
  3. "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (65-67 Main Street)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2013-12-25.
  4. "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (61-63 Main Street)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2013-12-25.
  5. "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (55-59 Main Street)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2013-12-25.
  6. "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (district)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2013-12-25.
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