Created By: Katie Mannix
In 1915, Emily Howland Bourne financed the construction of the Whaling Museum to honor her father, whaling merchant Jonathan Bourne Jr. Today, the museum houses the largest collection of whaling-related art and artifacts.
Information Courtesy the National Park Service
This point of interest is part of the tour: New Bedford Historical Walking Tour
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