Babson-Alling House

The Babson-Alling House is a historic colonial house in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The 2.5-story Georgian house was built in 1740 by William Allen, and remains one of Gloucester's finest houses of the period.

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Type: House
Description: historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Also known as: “Joseph Allen-Isaac Smith-John Jr. Low House”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include First Parish Burial Ground and Oak Grove Cemetery.

First Parish Burial Ground

Cemetery

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The First Parish Burial Ground is a historic cemetery located at 122 Centennial Avenue in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Established in 1644, the 2.5 acres site is Gloucester's oldest burying ground. First Parish Burial Ground is situated 2,000 feet south of Babson-Alling House.

Oak Grove Cemetery

Cemetery

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The Oak Grove Cemetery is a historic cemetery, founded in 1854, which is bounded by Derby, Washington, and Grove Sts, and Maplewood Avenue in Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. Oak Grove Cemetery is situated 1,900 feet southeast of Babson-Alling House.

Gloucester station

Railway station

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Gloucester station is an MBTA Commuter Rail station in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Located off Railroad Avenue and Washington Street in downtown Gloucester, it serves the Rockport branch of the Newburyport/Rockport Line. Gloucester station is situated 3,200 feet southeast of Babson-Alling House.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gloucester and Central Gloucester Historic District.

Gloucester

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Gloucester is a city in Massachusetts. One of the country's oldest settlements, established in 1623, it serves as America's oldest seaport. Although the sea is contributing less to the city's economy, Gloucester is still a true New England fishing center as immortalized in the movie The Perfect Storm.

Central Gloucester Historic District

Neighborhood

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The Central Gloucester Historic District encompasses the historic commercial, civic, and residential core of the fishing community of Gloucester, Massachusetts.