For the second time in five months, the federal government has targeted the historic building at 37 North Second St. for possible closure.
Category: New Bedford History
Posted inNew Bedford History
Is city’s Custom House on the chopping block?
On Tuesday, the historic building briefly appeared on a list of properties that the Trump administration plans to sell. But the list disappeared with no explanation on Wednesday, leaving the building’s status uncertain.
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Video: A symbol of ‘courage and exploration’ — Welcome home Ernestina-Morrissey
Multimedia reporter Eleonora Bianchi was on hand for the homecoming celebration held Saturday at State Pier. The schooner returned after seven years of restoration in Maine.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
Watch: New Bedford’s under-appreciated role in the Underground Railroad
Lee Blake and Timothy Dale Walker will join New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane for the latest episode of The Chat on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. for a free hour-long discussion via Zoom about New Bedford’s place in the Underground Railroad.
Posted inNew Bedford History
City and state leaders update funding for Abolition Row Park
The site is located near three significant buildings on the National Register of Historic Places: the 1820 Friends Meeting House, and the Nathan and Mary Johnson properties.