Transforming New Bedford’s Downtown: MassDevelopment Invests in Co-Creative Center
We are pleased to announce that MassDevelopment has provided $1 million in financing for WHALE to acquire and build the Co-Creative Center project in the heart of the historic district. MassDevelopment has also awarded a $70,000 “fit-out” grant for the project’s current construction work. The $2.3 million dollar development will harness public and private investment […]
WHALE’s 26th Annual Wine Festival & Silent Auction
* Wine & Beer from Around the World * Live jazz music with Gregg Harper* * Silent Auction*On a Plush Green Lawn Under a Tent* BUY TICKETS HERE The Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) is pleased to announce its 26th International Wine Festival & Auction. Now known as one of the largest wine festivals in Massachusetts, […]
Urban Soiree At the Co-Creative Center, 139 Union Street
Friday, June 17, 2016 ~ 6:00 to 9:00 PM Support WHALE’s latest historic restoration initiative! Come explore the historic vacant space where the new Co-Creative Center will be developed, support the bricks and mortar project, and enjoy an evening out in our historic downtown! *Open Bar * Raw Bar by Fathom’s * Appetizers by Morton’s […]
For Awards Night, A Look At Urban Renewal and What Was Saved
For its 54th year, the Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) held its Annual Members’ & Preservation Awards Celebration. Each year the community development corporation recognizes local preservationists that have contributed to the rehabilitation, restoration and interpretation of the historic character and environment of Greater New Bedford. Awards winners included Mayor Jon Mitchell, given the George Perkins […]
Just Released! Schedule for Preservation Conference
When: Saturday, May 21, 2016 Time: 9:00AM – 5:30 PM Where: New Bedford’s Downtown Historic District For Preservation Month, our local historic preservation conference begins at the Waypoint Event Center with following sessions located at historic host sites throughout the day. Over 20 regional and local partners responded to our call for conference speakers and we […]
Co-Creative Center Awarded $100,000 By State
For Immediate Release May 12, 2016 The Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE), a non-profit specializing in the historic restoration of New Bedford, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mass Cultural Council’s Cultural Facilities Fund for a current project in the heart of the historic district. The 139 […]
WHALE Receives Major Grant from a Newport Foundation
The 1772 Foundation, based in Newport, RI, a national leader in the field of historic properties redevelopment programs, awarded 23 grants totaling $1,325,000 at its recent quarterly meeting. Grants ranged in amount from $15,000 to $150,000. The Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) of New Bedford received the second highest award in the country at $150,000. […]
WHALE Awarded Community Investment Tax Credits from State
Last year WHALE was certified as a Community Development Corporation (CDC) and submitted a multi-year business plan detailing how we will improve the New Bedford community and leverage federal and private resources for neighborhood based economic development. The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) ranked the plans from CDCs to identify those most effective […]
WHALE Receives Grant for Community Fellow from 1772 Foundation
WHALE received a grant award of $10,000 from the 1772 Foundation for a Fellow position to assist with work under our Revolving Fund/Historic Properties Revelopment Program. Sherry McTigue (pictured right) has been hired as a WHALE Fellow for 2015. Sherry is a New Bedford resident with an architectural degree who enjoys seeing the impact of historic preservation projects on her […]
Annual Appeal 2024
WHALE OPENS DOORS: Past, Present and Future Since 1962, WHALE has been opening doors for preservation, community development, the arts, cultural heritage and more. Our work is made possible by the generous support of our donors, people who believe that there is potential, value and importance in New Bedford’s neighborhoods, its buildings and landscapes. We […]
