Join WHALE and the CITY OF NEW BEDFORD at the Groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of One Washington Square at the site of the iconic Queen Anne home once located at the junction of County and South Sixth Streets in New Bedford on Thursday, November 10 at 10AM. Residents of the Washington Square neighborhood in the South End of New Bedford will be getting back an iconic property, the Queen Anne home located at One Washington Square. The majestic Queen Anne was slated to become WHALE’s 48th preservation project when it was stolen ... Read More

And, on a Path to Rehabilitation. For nearly two decades, the historic Second Empire mixed use building located at 24 Allen Street has been abandoned and forlorn.  But, not for long. Today, the building is on a path to rehabilitation and reuse – once again becoming a catalyst for revitalization and change at a key junction in the Washington Square neighborhood.  And, WHALE in partnership with the City of New Bedford has played a key role in making it happen. The building sits at the busy intersection of Allen and County Streets, directly ... Read More

TUESDAY, August 9 from 5-7PM. Due to inclement weather, the Howland House Clean Up was postponed to Tuesday, August 9 from 5-7PM. It’s been a year since our last clean up at the Howland House and we need your help to get the grounds ready for WHALE’s BBQ fundraiser, Grill and Chill at the Howland House. The clean up day is scheduled for Monday, August 8 from 5-7PM. We’ll provide the gardening tools (or you can bring your own if you prefer) – please bring gardening or work gloves, comfortable clothes, and work boots or ... Read More

Please join us for a good old fashion BBQ at the Howland House, 38 South Sixth Street, New Bedford on Sunday, August 14, 2011 from 4-8PM. WHALE will be serving up some great fun, food, and music. While you are chilling, we’ll be grilling. BBQ fare includes ribs, hot dogs, hamburgers, linguica, and shrimp along with pasta salad, cole slaw, and garden salad. But that’s not all. You will enjoy the sounds of the Marcus Monteiro Trio and Grand Army. Cash bar provided by Garnish & Drink. Seating is limited so feel free to bring a lawn chair ... Read More

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Kids ruled at the July AHA!and WHALE’s “Build A Historic House” activity was no exception. Hundreds of kids joined WHALE at the Corson Building to build their favorite model of a historic house found in New Bedford. The most popular architectural styles were the Octagon house, Gothic Revival, and Italiante. Children of all ages enjoyed putting together their historic house and adding their own flair to them with color, windows, and doors. Each house was unique and created a great sense of pride. The children also left with ... Read More

WHALE’s 29th Annual Meeting was held on May 24, 2011 at the Fairfield Inn – Waypoint Conference Center located at  185 Macarthur Drive in historic New Bedford. The annual meeting of the membership included the annual election of officers and directors, annual preservation awards and the Executive Directors report. Carol Ann Juneau Volunteer Awards Danielle N. Poyant Theodore “Ted” Lopes Sarah R. Delano Preservation Awards Women’s Institute for Housing and Economic Development • Ingraham Place TRI & ... Read More

The historic Howland House in New Bedford is WHALE’s latest “impossible” preservation project. Once again, WHALE did what it does best – save an endangered historic house when no one else could. For a list of Howland House contributors click HERE. Pictured: The John Howland Jr. House located at 38 S. Sixth Street, New Bedford (just south of downtown) with its new roof. Thanks to WHALE, the property is now protected from the weather and further deterioration for the first time in 6 years when a three alarm fire rendered it ... Read More

Pictured: Andrew Robeson House , circa 1821– (L) Andrew Robeson House being moved down William Street after being saved from demolition by WHALE to its new lot. (R) Andrew Robeson House fully restored on its new lot at 32 William Street, New Bedford. For more than 49 years, WHALE has saved historic buildings in New Bedford when no one else could, changing the way New Bedford looks forever. By saving significant pieces of our history and architectural heritage, WHALE has ensured that New Bedford remains a special place with irreplaceable ... Read More

WHALE Nomination Lands City of New Bedford as a Distinctive Destination in the U.S. Last September, WHALE nominated the City of New Bedford for a national  heritage tourism award presented annually by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. And, it paid off. On February 15, WHALE, the City of New Bedford and the National Trust announced the exciting news that New Bedford has been named one of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations in the United States in 2011. New Bedford is the only city in New England to be recognized this ... Read More