National Register of Historic Places

US Customhouse

Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts
Listed
February 24, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000089

About this property

The former United States Customhouse (now the Custom House Maritime Museum) is a historic building at 25 Water Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The Classical Revival-style building was constructed in 1834 and served a custom house until Newburyport declined in popularity as a major port. The Newburyport Maritime Society, Inc. operates the Custom House Maritime Museum to showcase the maritime heritage of the Merrimack Valley. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It is also a contributing element to the Market Square Historic District (also listed in 1971), and the Newburyport Historic District (listed in 1984).

Location

25 Water St.
Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts
42.81220, -70.86876

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Market Square Historic District
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0.1 mi
First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall
Industrial
0.2 mi
Brown Square House
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0.3 mi
Dalton House
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0.3 mi
Cushing, Caleb, House
Industrial
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Haverhill 1708
1708Colonial
10.9 mi
Queen Anne's War – Raid on Haverhill MA 1708
1708Colonial
10.9 mi

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When was US Customhouse listed on the National Register?

US Customhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1971.

What type of historic resource is US Customhouse?

US Customhouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for US Customhouse?

The period of significance for US Customhouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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