Union Wharf
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Union Wharf
Union Wharf, at 295-353 Commercial St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 22, 1980. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 2.6 acres. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 57 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
295-353 Commercial St., Boston · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
19 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Memories of Union Wharf
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Questions about Union Wharf
Is Union Wharf on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 22, 1980 (Register number 80000669).
Is Union Wharf a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Paul Revere House, 0.2 miles away.
Can you visit Union Wharf?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Union Wharf?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 57 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63796814 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.