New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
138 Bank Street
c.1840
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 16, 2023
1. 138 Bank Street Marker
Built in the Greek Revival style for the home of Franklin Smith, partner in the Perkins & Smith whaling firm.
New London Main Street 2006
Funded by City Center District & City of New London, Maritime Heritage Park Grant
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.
Location. 41° 21.149′ N, 72° 5.72′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is on Bank Street east of Pearl Street, on the right when traveling east. Located on the sidewalk in front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 Bank Street, New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 133 Bank Street (a few steps from this marker); "Do you want to be slave or free?" (within shouting distance of this marker); First Step to Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); 181 Bank Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hotel Bristol (within shouting distance of this marker); 194 Bank Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Changing Shoreline (about 300 feet away); Middle Passage to New London (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 16, 2023
2. 138 Bank Street Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 16, 2023
3. 138 Bank Street
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
