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Downtown Gloucester

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A landmark in Gloucester, in the middle of things: 373 places within a five-minute walk. One of 55 history & landmarks in Gloucester.

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On the National Register since 1974

Front Street Block

Front Street Block

Front Street Block was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1974. It is significant for its town planning, commerce and architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as Federal. The district takes in 4 historic buildings.

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. 65–67 Main Street, a three-story…

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373 places within a five-minute walk of Downtown Gloucester.

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In Gloucester

The nearest neighbor is Caffe Sicilia, 1 min walk away.

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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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