New Bedford in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Bourne Warehouse

1887

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Bourne Warehouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 24, 2017

1. Bourne Warehouse Marker

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A fine example of late 19th century commercial architecture, this warehouse was erected in front of the Andrew Robeson mansion and housed an auction business selling everything from antique furniture to ships. WHALE acquired the building in 1875 and sold it to owners who restored it.

Erected by Waterfront Historical Area League.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 41° 38.153′ N, 70° 55.465′ W. Marker is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker is on N 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 47 N 2nd Street, New Bedford MA 02740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abijah Hathaway House (within shouting distance of this marker); Signs of the Time (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bedford Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); The Andrew Robeson House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Benjamin Rodman House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War’s First Black Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Custom House-Customary Duty (within shouting distance of this marker); Heroes of Fort Wagner (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bedford.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 24, 2017

2. Bourne Warehouse Marker

Bourne Warehouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 24, 2017

3. Bourne Warehouse

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.