Varnum Building
Also known as United Building
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About Varnum Building
Varnum Building, at 401--405 Bridge St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 19, 1988. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 559 other Massachusetts listings.
What it isDemolished historic building in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 49 MB · National Archives↗1885 to today
- 1885Built
- 1988Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 38 years
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
401--405 Bridge St., Lowell · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Varnum BuildingStart here
- 2
Varnum SchoolMid-19th Century · Built 1857 · 0.2 mi on - 3
Brown-Maynard HouseItalianate · Built 1852 · 0.2 mi on
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Varnum Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Varnum Building
Is Varnum Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 19, 1988 (Register number 88002752).
Is Varnum Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lowell Locks and Canals Historic District, 0.7 miles away.
Can you visit Varnum Building?
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 Varnum Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 49 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 63795676 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.