New England's National Historic Landmarks: Massachusetts

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

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The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
USS Cassin Young (destroyer), Boston

Launched during World War II, she received seven battle stars and a Navy Unit Commendation.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Connecticut

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

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The Great Seal of the State of Connecticut

CONNECTICUT
USS Nautilus (submarine), Groton

The world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus was launched in 1954 in Groton, Connecticut.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Massachusetts

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:

The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
Old South Church, Boston

Built in 1873, the Old South Church is home to one of the city's oldest congregations, which was established in 1670.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Rhode Island

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

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The Great Seal of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

RHODE ISLAND
Old State House, Newport

The Old Colony House (aka, Old State House) was completed in 1741. It was the meeting place for the colonial legislature. As recently as the early 20th century, the state legislature alternated its sessions between this location and Providence.

New England Landmarks: Massachusetts (No. in a series)

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:

The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
John Whipple House, Ipswich

The earliest portions of this house date to 1642.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Massachusetts

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:

The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
Wesleyan Grove, Oak Bluffs

Wesleyan Grove is a Methodist campground established in 1835. Its grounds, which are open to the public, feature a large number of Victorian-era gingerbread cottages.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Massachusetts

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:

The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
Daniel Webster's Law Office, Marshfield

Lawyer, politician, and orator Daniel Webster used this 1832 cottage as his office and library.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Connecticut

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:

The Great Seal of the State of Connecticut

CONNECTICUT
Monte Cristo Cottage, New London

Home of the Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill (1888-1953).

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Massachusetts

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:

The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
The Wayside, Concord

This c. 1700 house was home to three writers in the 19th century: Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Margaret Sidney.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Massachusetts

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:

The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
The Vale, Waltham

Built in 1793, this was the country estate of Boston merchant Theodore Lyman. It includes one of the nation's oldest greenhouses, and has survived with most of its landscaping intact.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Massachusetts

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:

The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
Nauset Archeological District, Eastham

This district encompasses sites containing substantial ancient settlements dating to at least 4,000 B.C. Some of these sites were described in the chronicles of early European explorers.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Connecticut

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places..

Above:

The Great Seal of the State of Connecticut

CONNECTICUT
Mark Twain Home, Hartford

Home of author, lecturer, and satirist Mark Twain (1835-1910) from 1874 to 1891.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Massachusetts

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:

The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
John Greenleaf Whittier Home, Amesbury

This house was the longtime home of poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–92).

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Massachusetts

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:

The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
University Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge

Architect Charles Bulfinch designed this facility, which now houses administrative offices.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Massachusetts

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:

The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
United First Parish Church, Quincy

This Greek Revival church was designed in the 1820s for the oldest congregation in Quincy. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams are buried here.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Rhode Island

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

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The Great Seal of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

RHODE ISLAND
Trinity Church, Newport

Founded in 1698, the parish served by Trinity Church is the oldest Episcopal parish in the state. The current Georgian building was constructed in 1725-26.

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Massachusetts

The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:

The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
Union Oyster House, Boston

The oldest operating restaurant in the United States (1826). The building is at least 100 years older.