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Map of Industries During the Whaling Period
During the mid-nineteenth century (c. 1830 - 1885), industries were located along the coast in what is now the historic section of New Bedford. Most industries not directly on the shore or a stream had access to the sewer system, which was installed in 1852. Sewer lines were located on east-west oriented streets and emptied directly into the harbor.
