The Central New Bedford Historic District is a large commercial zone comprising of 80 buildings built on 29 acres (12 hectares) of land. Most of the buildings here are Classical Revival or Romanesque Revival in architecture, even though some are in Greek Revival style. The district has been an epicenter of institutional and civic activity since 1875, and has played a vital role in shaping up the modern Bedford. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Howland Mill Village Historic District is a historic neighborhood in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 and contains almost 100 contributing structures, most of them designed in Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles. Designed by Wheelwright and Haven in 1888, a lot of the constructions are gable-ended wood framed cottages.
Spread over 60 acres (24 hectares) of land, this historic district consists of 400 structures that reflect three renowned architectural styles, that of Federal, Greek Revival and Italianate styles. Several houses are of two-and-a-half levels. It was listed on to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Rotch–Jones–Duff House and Garden Museum, is a historically significant mansion built in 1834. The mansion was occupied by different families from the whaling industry and is known for its classical decor and alluring garden. Being one of the important historic villas, it was made a National Historic Landmark. Converted into a museum, the house now educates patrons about the whaling industry and holds several temporary exhibitions on a variety of themes. The garden tours also educate the youth on the importance of the environment. Apart from that the house is also used as a wedding venue and photography site by the locals.
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