Co-Creative Center Tour
In 2018, WHALE finished the Co-Creative Center in downtown, New Bedford. This mixed-use development features an art gallery, co-working space, and an education & meeting space, in addition to loft-apartments, storefronts, and business and non-profit offices.
148 Hawthorn Street – Leander Plummer House – Tour
Take a virtual step inside to see the wonders of the Leander Plummer House in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Enjoy hand painted woodwork, beautiful Delftware tile fireplaces, and a very early example of an indoor bathroom.
305-307 Pleasant Street Tour
This two-family home was slated for demolition, but was saved by WHALE through New Bedford’s Receivership Program in partnership with the Attorney General’s office. WHALE’s restoration of 305-307 Pleasant Street is the second project in this South Central neighborhood. We hope you enjoy!
1060 Pleasant Street (VTH) Tour
WHALE and the Veterans Transition House (VTH) in New Bedford have partnered to restore and transform the historic 1060 Pleasant Street into Veterans Transitional Housing. Currently the building will be used as a quarantine zone for Veterans who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Strand Theater Tour!
The Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) and the Cape Verdean Association of New Bedford (CVANB) have partnered on the Strand Theater to transform the historic theater into the Cape Verdean Cultural Center in the North End of New Bedford! Please enjoy this virtual tour to learn about the history and the restoration work that will […]
First Baptist Church Tour!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) and Your Theatre Inc. have partnered on the First Baptist Church Restoration Project to transform the historic church into the Steeple Playhouse, the new community performing arts center in downtown New Bedford, MA. Please enjoy this tour given by Teresa Willander, Development Coordinator for WHALE. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
The 1772 Foundation, A Providence Foundation Awards WHALE $125,000.00 Through Historic Preservation Grant
THE WATERFRONT HISTORIC AREA LEAGUE PRESS RELEASE The 1772 Foundation, A Providence Foundation Awards WHALE $125,000.00 Through Historic Preservation Grant NEW BEDFORD, MA, February 21, 2020 – WHALE is very honored to announce we have been awarded $125,000.00 from The 1772 Foundation, based in Providence, RI. This unique historic preservation grant program plays a leading […]
A Capitol Success: Immigrant businesses to take center stage at historic North End New Bedford theater
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]WHALE and the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) were featured in the paper over the weekend. If you haven’t heard about our partnership on the Capitol Theater restoration project, I encourage you to read about the vision for this project and the impact it will have on the North End. https://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20191214/capitol-success-immigrant-businesses-to-take-center-stage-at-historic-north-end-new-bedford-theater [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
WHALE Selected for Social Innovation Forum’s 2020 Nonprofit Accelerator
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] WHALE Selected for Social Innovation Forum’s 2020 Nonprofit Accelerator The Waterfront Historic Area League is one of eight nonprofits selected to receive support and resources valued at $150,000 Boston, MA (December 11, 2019) – The Social Innovation Forum (SIF) has selected WHALE to participate in SIF’s 2020 “Social Innovator Accelerator,” a 24-month capacity-building program […]
“Rising from the ashes: WHALE steps in to save former fire station and Civil Defense Center on Hillman Street”
WHALE’s newest project, Hillman Street Firehouse was highlighted in the Standard Times. Learn about why WHALE has decided to take on such a project, from historic to environmental reasons! Teri Bernert, WHALE Executive Director, Rachel Alison, WHALE Historic Projects Manager, and Architect Kathryn Duff of studio2sustain are featured in the article and speak on the […]
