United States Customhouse (Newburyport, Massachusetts)

The former United States Customhouse (now the Custom House Maritime Museum) is a historic building at 25 Water Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

U.S. Customhouse
U.S. Customhouse
LocationNewburyport, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°48′44″N 70°52′9″W
Built1834
ArchitectRobert Mills
Architectural styleClassical Revival
Part ofMarket Square Historic District (#71000088)
Newburyport Historic District (#84002411)
NRHP reference No.71000089[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 25, 1971
Designated CPFebruary 25, 1971
August 2, 1984

The Classical Revival style building was constructed in 1834 and served a custom house until Newburyport declined in popularity as a major port. The Newburyport Maritime Society, Inc. operates the Custom House Maritime Museum to showcase the maritime heritage of the Merrimack Valley.[2] The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It is also a contributing element to the Market Square Historic District (also listed in 1971), and the Newburyport Historic District (listed in 1984).[3]

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