National Register of Historic Places

Smith, Bradford, Building

New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Listed
May 16, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84002216

About this property

The Bradford Smith Building was a historic building at 1927–1941 Purchase Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It was a 3+1⁄2-story wood-frame structure, with a double-gabled roof and a stone-and-brick foundation. It was built in 1887 by Bradford Smith, a retired employee of the Taunton-New Bedford Copper Company, and housed retail space on the first floor and apartments above. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, and was included in the Acushnet Heights Historic District in 1989. It underwent a certified rehabilitation for use as senior housing in 1985. It has since been demolished.

Location

1927-1941 Purchase St.
New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts
41.65115, -70.92965

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

British Raid on New Bedford and Fairhaven
1778Revolutionary War
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When was Smith, Bradford, Building listed on the National Register?

Smith, Bradford, Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Smith, Bradford, Building?

Smith, Bradford, Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Smith, Bradford, Building?

The period of significance for Smith, Bradford, Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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