Webster, Daniel, Law Office and Library
United States historic place in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Added to the National Register in 1974, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The Daniel Webster Law Office and Library, also known as Daniel Webster Law Office, is a National Historic Landmark on the grounds of the Isaac Winslow House at 64 Careswell Street in Marshfield, Massachusetts. The office was built in 1832 for Daniel Webster as part of his expansive Marshfield estate. It housed part of his collection of law and agricultural books, and served as a retreat from the main house. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Careswell and Webster Sts., Marshfield, MA |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Listed | May 30, 1974 |
| Listed for | Law, Politics and government |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 74002053 |
| Type of place | library, office building |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Careswell and Webster Sts., Marshfield, MA |
| Coordinates | 42.0718° N, 70.6734° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area · 21 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Highland Beach Suites, Unit 1 31 miles · Highland Beach Suites, Unit 2 31 miles · Highland Beach Suites, Unit 3 31 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Webster, Daniel, Law Office and Library listed on the National Register?
May 30, 1974. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Webster, Daniel, Law Office and Library?
Yes. Webster, Daniel, Law Office and Library is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Webster, Daniel, Law Office and Library?
Careswell and Webster Sts., Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The nearest national park unit is Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, 21 miles away.
Where is the nomination form for Webster, Daniel, Law Office and Library?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Webster, Daniel, Law Office and Library?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Highland Beach Suites, Unit 1, 31 miles away. Highland Beach Suites, Unit 2 is 31 miles away, and Highland Beach Suites, Unit 3 is 31 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Webster, Daniel, Law Office and Library?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 74002053. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.