The Front Street Block is a series of four connected commercial blocks in the West End of Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. They were built in 1831 after a fire had devastated Gloucester's downtown the previous year.

  • 69–71 Main Street, a three-story four wide block with Federalist styling, was built for Aaron Day. A hat maker operated on the ground floor, and apartments were above.[2]
  • 65–67 Main Street, a three-story four wide block with Federalist styling, was built for Samuel Bulkley. A "tin manufactory" operated on the ground floor, and there were apartments above. This building shared a wall with 69–71.[3]
  • 61–63 Main Street, also three stories and four wide, was built for William Babson, Jr., and had a shop on the ground floor with apartments above. In 1890 this building was renovated, giving it a new Victorian facade, and an enlarging addition to the rear.[4]
  • 55–59 Main Street is distinct from the other three buildings in being only two stories, and for having a hipped roof. It was built for Henry Smith, and first housed a cabinet maker on the ground floor, with living space above.[5]
Front Street Block
Front Street Block
Front Street Block is located in Massachusetts
Front Street Block
Front Street Block is located in the United States
Front Street Block
LocationGloucester, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°36′45″N 70°39′55″W / 42.61250°N 70.66528°W / 42.61250; -70.66528
Built1831
Architectural styleLate Victorian, Federal
Part ofCentral Gloucester Historic District (ID82001881)
NRHP reference No.74000369[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 8, 1974
Designated CPJuly 8, 1982

They were collectively listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974,[1] and further included in the Central Gloucester Historic District in 1982.[6]

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (69-71 Main Street)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
  3. ^ "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (65-67 Main Street)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
  4. ^ "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (61-63 Main Street)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
  5. ^ "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (55-59 Main Street)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
  6. ^ "MACRIS inventory record for Front Street Block (district)". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved December 25, 2013.