United States Customhouse (Newburyport, Massachusetts)
United States historic place
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The former United States Customhouse (now the Custom House Maritime Museum) is a historic building at 25 Water Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
U.S. Customhouse | |
U.S. Customhouse | |
  Location within Massachusetts  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Newburyport, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42°48′44″N 70°52′9″W |
| Built | 1834 |
| Architect | Robert Mills |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Part of | Market Square Historic District (#71000088) Newburyport Historic District (#84002411) |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000089[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | February 25, 1971 |
| Designated CP | February 25, 1971 August 2, 1984 |
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.[2] 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).[3]
