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New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
 

15 Bank Street

Lawrence Hall

— 1920 —

 
 
15 Bank Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
1. 15 Bank Street Marker
Inscription.
Built in the neoclassical style for
Joseph Lawrence, head of a prominent
New London whaling family,
as a hall for lectures and exhibits.

Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail
New London Main Street 2006
Funded by City Center District &
City of New London, Maritime Heritage Park Grant

 
Erected 2006 by New London Main Street.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureArts, Letters, MusicEducationIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.
 
Location. 41° 21.232′ N, 72° 5.646′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is on Bank Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on Bank Street, between Golden Street and State Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: 16 Bank Street (a few steps from this marker); 54 State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); New London Soldiers & Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Atlantic Trade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Amistad Incident
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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Roots of the US Coast Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); Native Americans (within shouting distance of this marker); The Submarine Industry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
 
Marker in New London image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
2. Marker in New London
Marker at 15 Bank Street image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
3. Marker at 15 Bank Street
Marker can be seen in the pavement in front of 15 Bank Street.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
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Jun. 11, 2026