Lewis Wharf

Lewis Wharf is a showpiece of waterfront urban renewal in Boston's historic North End. The granite structures on the wharf were built as an early 19th-century shopping mall in the era before railroads when water transport was the most efficient way to move commodities to marketplaces.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: TD Garden and Faneuil Hall.

TD Garden

Stadium

Photo: Nywalton, Public domain.

TD Garden is a multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts. It is located directly above the MBTA's North Station, and it replaced the original Boston Garden upon opening in 1995. TD Garden is situated 3,600 feet west of Lewis Wharf.

Faneuil Hall

Public building

Photo: Daderot, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Faneuil Hall is a historic building in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Opened in 1742, the building was designed by artist John Smibert as a marketplace and meeting hall. Faneuil Hall is situated 2,000 feet southwest of Lewis Wharf.

Paul Revere House

Museum

Photo: jm photos, CC BY 2.0.

The Paul Revere House is a historic house museum at 19 North Square in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It was once the residence of Paul Revere, an American Patriot and Founding Father, during the American Revolution and late 18th century. Paul Revere House is situated 1,100 feet west of Lewis Wharf.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dock Square and North End.

Dock Square

Neighborhood

Photo: M2545, Public domain.

Dock Square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, is a public square adjacent to Faneuil Hall, bounded by Congress Street, North Street, and the steps of the 60 State Street office tower.

North End

Photo: Rellimaz, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Known as "Little Italy" for over a hundred years, the North End proudly carries the torch of Boston's Italian heritage. Its narrow, dense streets consistently draw hordes of visitors looking to experience old world culture and first class dining.

Adams Square

Locality

Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.

Adams Square was a square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Now demolished, it was formerly located on the site of the current Boston City Hall in Government Center.

Lewis Wharf

Type: Marina
Also known as: “Lewis Wharf Marina”
Categories: recreation area and transport
Location: City of Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude

42.36266° or 42° 21′ 46″ north

Longitude

-71.04988° or 71° 2′ 60″ west

Elevation

13 feet (4 metres)

Operator

Lewis Wharf

Open location code

87JC9X72+32

OpenStreetMap ID

way 770669404

OpenStreetMap feature

leisure=marina

GeoNames ID

4941933

Wikidata ID

Q18153553

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In Other Languages

“Lewis Wharf” goes by many names.

French: “Lewis Wharf”

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Places to explore: Waterfront and Boston.

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