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U.S. Customhouse

U.S. Customhouse is a historic place in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000735.

New Bedford, Bristol County, MassachusettsListed December 30, 1970NRIS #70000735★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is U.S. Customhouse?

The United States Customhouse is a historic and active custom house at 2nd and William Streets in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Architect Robert Mills designed the custom house in 1834 in a Greek Revival style. It has been used by the U.S. Customs Service ever since, and today serves as a port of entry.

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The record

Listing details

Name
U.S. Customhouse
City
New Bedford
County
Bristol County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
December 30, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000735
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.63538, -70.92445
When was U.S. Customhouse listed on the National Register?

U.S. Customhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970.

Where is U.S. Customhouse located?

U.S. Customhouse is located in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts at approximately 41.63538, -70.92445. See the map above.

Is U.S. Customhouse a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. U.S. Customhouse is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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