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Stabilization Work Begins on 1834 Howland House
Structurally unsound. Slated for demolition. Fire-damaged. Exposed to the Elements. These terms correctly describe the 1834 John Howland Jr. House on 38 South Sixth Street in New Bedford. But, not for long. Thanks to WHALE, our members and supporters, and our partnership with the City of New Bedford, preservation of this endangered but rare, brick […]
Howland House Saved from Demolition
In April 2010 WHALE, in partnership with the City of New Bedford and Mayor Scott Lang, saved the 1834 John Howland Jr. house from demolition and neglect by purchasing the structurally unsound building from its previous owners for $237,000. The rare, brick mansion has strong ties to the Howland family, a prominent New Bedford family, […]
Changing the Face of a Historic Neighborhood
CHANGING THE FACE OF A HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD by awarding four mini-grants for the sensitive exterior rehabilitation of owner-occupied historic homes in the historic Washington Square neighborhood just south of downtown New Bedford. There were several important facts that WHALE learned when we surveyed the Washington Square neighborhood and worked with residents to develop a Neighborhood […]
Pella Windows Donates $25k to WHALE for Reconstruction of Iconic New Bedford Home
Four Condos to be built at One Washington Square By Lauren Daley The local Pella Windows distributor has donated $25,638 (sales tax included) to the historic house that the Waterfront Historic Area League is reconstructing at One Washington Square. Thanks to Pella Windows and Doors, located at 1325 Airport Road in Fall River— the City […]
WHALE Purchases John Howland Jr. House
Local Bank Rockland Trust finances deal to save endangered historic property from demolition The Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE (WHALE) yesterday officially purchased the John Howland Jr. House located at 38 South Sixth Street in New Bedford saving the property from demolition. The nonprofit historic preservation organization closed on the property Thursday afternoon, purchasing it from […]
ENDANGERED! The John Howland Jr. House
The John Howland Jr. House 38 South Sixth Street, New Bedford SLATED FOR DEMILITION & STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND ALL HANDS ON DECK! Together, we will save the 1834 John Howland Jr. House from demolition and neglect! This rare, brick mansion reminiscent of the magnificent architecture built during the whaling era was ravaged by fire in 2005 […]
