Leadership Changes at WHALE
WHALE recently announced that it has new leadership, both of its Board of Directors and the staff. At WHALE’s annual meeting in May, members elected attorney Michael J. Murray as President, replacing Lyn Keith, who will continue to serve on the Board. In June, the Board appointed Wendy Nicholas as Interim Executive Director, following Lisa […]
One Washington Square Reconstruction Begins
Phase One of the reconstruction of One Washington Square has begun. This phase, which is overseen by general contractor Wayne Construction, involves excavating the site, pourng the foundation, and building the first floor kneewall then capping it. Wayne Construction also built the new roof on the Howland House and is an experienced preservation contractor. Yesterday, at […]
One Washington Square Reconstruction
In January 2008, days before WHALE’s Board was set to take a vote to acquire and rehabilitate the magnificent Queen Anne located at One Washington Square, the abandoned historic property was lost to arson. An icon of the historic Washington Square neighborhood, WHALE heard neighbors’ pleas to “bring back our house”. Since WHALE had sufficient […]
Groundbreaking News!
Join WHALE and the CITY OF NEW BEDFORD at the Groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of One Washington Square at the site of the iconic Queen Anne home once located at the junction of County and South Sixth Streets in New Bedford on Thursday, November 10 at 10AM. Residents of the Washington Square neighborhood in […]
Abandoned, Historic Allen Street Building SAVED
And, on a Path to Rehabilitation. For nearly two decades, the historic Second Empire mixed use building located at 24 Allen Street has been abandoned and forlorn. But, not for long. Today, the building is on a path to rehabilitation and reuse – once again becoming a catalyst for revitalization and change at a key […]
1 Washington Square Reconstruction
In January 2008, days before WHALE’s Board was set to take a vote to acquire and rehabilitate the magnificent Queen
Howland House Clean-up Today
TUESDAY, August 9 from 5-7PM. Due to inclement weather, the Howland House Clean Up was postponed to Tuesday, August 9 from 5-7PM. It’s been a year since our last clean up at the Howland House and we need your help to get the grounds ready for WHALE’s BBQ fundraiser, Grill and Chill at the Howland […]
Grill & Chill at the Howland House on August 14th 4-8PM
Please join us for a good old fashion BBQ at the Howland House, 38 South Sixth Street, New Bedford on Sunday, August 14, 2011 from 4-8PM. WHALE will be serving up some great fun, food, and music. While you are chilling, we’ll be grilling. BBQ fare includes ribs, hot dogs, hamburgers, linguica, and shrimp along […]
WHALE is now on Facebook and Twitter
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Hundreds of Kids Build Historic Houses at AHA! Kids Rule
Kids ruled at the July AHA!and WHALE’s “Build A Historic House” activity was no exception. Hundreds of kids joined WHALE at the Corson Building to build their favorite model of a historic house found in New Bedford. The most popular architectural styles were the Octagon house, Gothic Revival, and Italiante. Children of all ages enjoyed […]
