Urban Soiree Series
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Construction Has Begun on the Restoration of Howland House
In January 2005, a three-alarm fire ravaged the 1834 John Howland Jr. House located at 38 South Sixth Street in New Bedford, just south of downtown. For five years, the house had been exposed to the elements causing severe deterioration and in 2009 it was slated for demolition. Recognizing the architectural and historical significance of […]
National Investment for Historic Preservation Builds New Affordable Housing
IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) has just been granted its second national award from the 1772 Foundation. The $92,000 grant will increase WHALE’s Revolving Loan Fund used to restore bricks and mortar development in New Bedford. Supported projects include 149 Allen St., a two-family historic house now being fully restored by […]
Thank You to All Patronicity Supporters!
With your help we have been able to raise $50,000 through Patronicity and will receive a $50,000 match from MassDevelopment. This support will be used for capital equipment of the downtown makerspace and its final buildout. This project is expected to open October 2017- thanks to your help! The mission of the Co-Creative Center is to establish a […]
Co-Creative Center Launches Commonwealth Places Crowdfunding Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kelsey Abbruzzese, MassDevelopment kabbruzzese@massdevelopment.com (617) 330-2086 & (617) 448-9077 Jonathan Berk, Patronicity jonathan@patronicity.com (617) 750-6008 $50,000 goal to win matching grant through MassDevelopment’s Commonwealth Places Initiative MassDevelopment and the Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) today announced a new campaign through the civic crowdfunding platform Patronicity and the Commonwealth Places initiative. The campaign will support the development of […]
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 […]
