Iconic New Bedford Monument Damaged
New Bedford's most iconic monument has been damaged. The harpoon tip of the "Whaleman Statue" in front of the Downtown Public Library was recently bent. City workers have since removed the tip so it...
View ArticleNew Bedford to Consider Downtown Surveillance Cameras
With historical structures and beloved monuments, the downtown New Bedford area is seen as a playground for vandals. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Marks 100th Anniversary of "Whaleman"
Descendants of Congressman William Crapo and sculptor Bela Pratt represented their ancestors well as the 100th anniversary of the iconic "Whaleman Statue" was observed. On June 20, 1913, the statue was...
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