A Perilous Life: Whaling and Architecture at Westport Point Archives

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[Cory House - Photo by Jon Alden- click for larger image.] Three generations of the leading Westport Point merchant...

As at the Head of Westport, wealthy sea captains changed the architectural landscape of Westport Point. Many built grand Greek...

Captain Benjamin Gifford first sailed at the age of seven with his uncle, Gideon Davis, on the Bark Hope. By...

[Photo by Jon Alden - click to enlarge.] This house was in the hands of several whaling families: agent...

Home of Barney Wing, whaling master. His wife had wanted a new house but he felt they could not...

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