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Gould-Potter House, Greenfield Massachusetts

A finely detailed and constructed, well-preserved large house, representative of the nineteenth century, lived in by three prominent Greenfield families, in turn. Now owned by Radio Station WHAI and used as broadcasting studios and offices. Original owner was Artemas Gould. Purchased by H. W. Clapp in 1835, by Arthur Potter in 1892. It was purchased by the radio station in August 1954.

Town Hall, Ashfield Massachusetts

Originally this structure was built as a meeting house/church by the proprietors and inhabitants of the town. In 1870 it was purchased by the town for use as the town hall.

St. John's Episcopal Church, Ashfield Massachusetts

On November 13, 1823 the church 1823, voted to take measures for building the church. 1824 - timber cut and work began. Cornerstone laid April 4, 1825. Completed December 23, 1827; consecrated October 1828. In 1834 first organ installed in gallery. 1844 - church was painted. About 1855 - chancel was built, 1860 - present organ installed in gallery later moved to present location south of chancel and new robing room made in opposite corner, 1887 - bell installed, and building repaired. 1921 - Anne Combe Owen memorial window installed, 1923 - plastering

Capitol Theatre, Pottsville Pennsylvania

Complex of Spanish Colonial Revival design. Constructed in 1927 of cast stone terra cotta block and brick, the Capitol was specially built for sound and was considered as the 'ace' Comeford Theatre. The Capitol Theatre was one of the largest movie theatres in Pennsylvania with a seating capacity of 2700. 'L' shaped building. Basement plus 3 stories. 1^st floor theatre, 2^nd and 3^rd floors were apartments. Theatre contained approximately 19,012 square feet. Elaborate Spanish decor with high ceilings. Main floor seated approximately 2,000 with the balcony seating 718. Sculptured ornate plaster on ceiling, walls, doorways and border area of stage. Two tiled water gargoyles, wood columns, metal wall sconces, and chandeliers. Professional stage with orchestra pit. Frized cranberry seats. After being

Richard Derby House, Salem Massachusetts

The land on which the Derby House sits was purchased in December, 1760, by Captain Richard Derby who was living at the time in a wood gambrel roof house on the corner of Herbert and Derby Streets, more recently know as the Miles Ward House. It is believed that he lived there until his death in 1783. It is suggested, therefore, by Messrs, Felt, Phillips and Small that the brick house was built by Richard Derby for his son Elias Hasket Derby in 1761-62. Richard Derby never paid taxes on the brick house, however Elias Hasket Derby paid his first taxes on real property in Salem in 1763 when he was charged 12 pounds for 1 homestead (N.W. corner unfinished). He

Custom House and Public Stores, Salem Massachusetts

During the early 19^th century, much of Salem's wealth was linked to maritime trade thus making the Custom House a critically important building in the community. Architecturally the building is a fine example of the Federal Style.

Pemberton Mill, Lawrence Massachusetts

The first building on this site, the original Pemberton Mill, was constructed by the Essex Land and Water Company beginning in January, 1853. Production of cotton goods was begun in this building in 1855 under the firm name of Pemberton Mills Incorporated, The company stopped operation in 1857 as a result of the financial panic of that year and the building was not reopened until 1859, when it resumed cotton textile production as the Pemberton Manufacturing Company. On January 10^th 1860, the structure collapsed, killing 88 and injuring approximately 300 of the 670 persons inside the building at the time. The ruins of the mill were sold at auction in 1860 and a new mill was erected on the old foundation

Lawrence Machine Shop (Everett Mills), Lawrence Massachusetts

This building was built over a two year interval beginning in 1846 at a cost of $137,168.19 for the purpose of manufacturing and repairing textile machinery for the newly established mills of Lawrence. It is one of the two oldest mills in the city and one of the few stone mill buildings in the Merrimack Valley. The Lawrence Machine shop was built by the Essex Land and water Company which owned it until April 1, 1852, when the original company was reorganized as the Lawrence Machine Shop Company. Due to legal formalities, the new company did not take possession of the property until June, 1853. In July, 1859, the machine shop and foundry were sold to a Mr. Dana, identified as

Jeremiah Lee House, Marblehead Massachusetts

One of the finest and most elaborate Georgian houses in the northern colonies. The grace and opulence of the house is physical documentation of the wealth and aspirations of New England merchant princes such as Jeremiah lee. House was used as a bank frcm 1804-1909. Acguired and restored by the Marblehead Historical Society in 1909. Original wallpaper, designed for the house, extant in several roans; elaborately carved woodwork, particularly in stair hall and state drawing room.

Derby Summer House, Danvers Massachusetts

This house was moved from the Elias Hasket Derby Farm, Peabody MA in 1901. The home features wooden quoins on the first floor; central arched opening with flanking arched windows with wooden keystones; 2^nd floor decorated by fluted Ionic pilasters and swags; pedimented gable ends with modillions; finials above the gediments include flanking urns and two almost life sized statues, The Gardener and The Shepherdess. During the mid 19^th century, the summer house was raised onto stone underpinnings and latticed doors added to the arched openings. The statue, The Shepherdess, is a replica, the fire-damaged original being in the Peabody Institute.

Wamsutta Mill, New Bedford Massachusetts

The two buildings, built in 1868 and 1898, were home to the Wamsutta Mills, one of the most famous textile mills in the country. From the 1840s through the 1950s, Wamsutta was one of the most well-recognized brands for fine sheets and linens, as well as numerous other textile products. The mills were last occupied by Shepard-Justin Clothing Co., which manufactured men's suits and uniforms until the company went bankrupt in 2002. Wamsutta Company's textile mill was founded by Thomas Bennett, Jr. on the banks of the Acushnet River in 1846 and opened in 1848. It was the first of many textile mills that gradually came to supplant whaling as the principal employer in New Bedford. Other mills in the area

William Tallman Warehouse, New Bedford Massachusetts

One of the oldest remaining commercial buildings in the old waterfront area of New Bedford, with hoisting equipment preserved. Land was purchased by William Tallman in 1790. The building was purchased by William Watkins in 1853, and by John McCullough in 1904. In 1888 it was occupied by a hardware business on the first floor, offices on the second floor, storage on the third floor. It was purchased by the N. B. Wholesale Beef and Provision Co., Inc., in 1928. The structure is approximately 26'-10(E-W) x 39'-0 (N-S). Brick, 3 1/2 stories. Although its address is Front Street, it was actually built long before Front Street existed.

Henry Taber House, New Bedford Massachusetts

A representative mansion of nineteenth century New Bedford, built for prominent ship captain and ship owner Henry Taber, with Greek Revival features. The building is approximately 45' square with rear wing and porches in addition. Front on the east. Two and one-half stories. Three-bay front.

William Rotch Jr. House, New Bedford Massachusetts

The home of an early prominent New Bedford Quaker merchant, one of the oldest remaining in the city; now a local landmark. Not to be confused with the Rotch-Jones-Duff House, now a museum, which was built later. The sign in the photo indicates it was built in 1787, but this does not appear to be correct. The house was being used as a rooming house at the time this photo was taken. This house was moved about 200 feet from its original site in 1850.

William R. Rodman House, New Bedford Massachusetts

A fine granite mansion of the 1830's, long inhabited by some of the leading families of New Bedford, typifying the gracious life and prosperity based on the whaling and shipping industries. Attributed to the architect Russell Warren. Built for William R. Rodman in 1833; sold to Abraham H. Howland in 1865 for $25,000. Later (c. 1907) owned by the heirs of Frederick Grinnell and Horatio Hathaway, and in the 1920's by Walter H. Langshaw;. Presently owned by the Jewish Community Center of New Bedford. Abraham H. Howland was the first mayor of New Bedford.

Merchants and Mechanics Banks Building, New Bedford Massachusetts

A commercial building forming part of the old waterfront district of New Bedford, designed by Russell Warren in the form of a Greek Ionic temple. North half built for and owned by the Mechanics Bank; south half built for and owned by the Merchants Bank. In the early 1890's both banks moved out of the building. While one architect, Russell Warren, designed the building, two different builders built it. Robert Chase built the north half and Dudley Davenport built the south half.

Institution for Savings, New Bedford Massachusetts

A commercial building erected at the peak of New Bedford's prosperity, which is a rare extant example of Italian Renaissance influence on mid-nineteenth century American architecture. Originally built for the New Bedford Institution for Savings. From 1897 to about 1940 or 1950 used by the Third District Court, presumably owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, then purchased by Johnson's Inc for use as a automobile parts and machine shop.

Joseph Grinnell Mansion, New Bedford Massachusetts

Friends Meeting House, New Bedford Massachusetts

Limited information is available for this building. It was built sometime between 1821 and 1824. Meeting minutes from March 1821 stated that it was concluded that the present lot was suitable for the purpose and that the house should be 70 X 50 feet with a porch at the west 25 x. 20 feet, to be used as a room for committees; that the old house should be moved from the lot and sold and that one-half an acre of land adjoining should be secured for sheds and a stable. In the 5^th month, 1924 the meeting was informed that the house had been built of the proposed dimensions, the cost rising to $8,000, which had been paid, and that $270.75