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Rotch, William J., Gothic Cottage

Rotch, William J., Gothic Cottage is a historic place in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 2006, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 06000236.

New Bedford, Bristol County, MassachusettsListed February 17, 2006NRIS #06000236★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Rotch, William J., Gothic Cottage?

The William J. Rotch Gothic Cottage is a historic cottage on 19 Irving Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Gothic Revival cottage was built in 1845 to a design by noted New York City architect Alexander Jackson Davis. It was built for William J. Rotch, a member of one of New Bedford's leading whaling families. It is for these two associations that it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006. It is one a very few surviving Gothic cottage designs by Davis, exhibiting features not found in the others that do. The house was included in The Architecture of Country Houses, published in 1850, bringing it early fame and making it an iconic example of the style.

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Listing details

Name
Rotch, William J., Gothic Cottage
City
New Bedford
County
Bristol County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
February 17, 2006
NRIS reference number
06000236
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.63054, -70.93199
When was Rotch, William J., Gothic Cottage listed on the National Register?

Rotch, William J., Gothic Cottage was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 2006.

Where is Rotch, William J., Gothic Cottage located?

Rotch, William J., Gothic Cottage is located in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts at approximately 41.63054, -70.93199. See the map above.

Is Rotch, William J., Gothic Cottage a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Rotch, William J., Gothic Cottage is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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