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Isabel Babson Memorial Library
● Open National Register
A library on Main St, in the middle of things: 393 places within a five-minute walk. One of 60 town & public services in Gloucester.
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On the National Register since 1974
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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The nearest neighbor is 65 Main, 1 min walk away.
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Address
69 Main St
Hours
Not set
Phone
(978) 283-5624
Website
http://isabelbabsonlibrary.org
Status
Open
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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.