1981 "Not Just Anywhere" New Bedford MA Documentary

This full version -1981 New Bedford documentary features the city's progress in enhancing its historic district through rehabilitating old structures. (This part of the city was ravaged by a huge multiple alarm gas explosion that leveled or badly damaged many buildings in the historic district in 1977. Although surrounded by destruction, the Whaling Museum was miraculously spared with just a few broken windows.) Scenes of Center St, Mansions on the restoration list, scenes of the waterfront and more. John K. Bullard and Sara Delano of the Whaling Historic Area League explain their goals and mission. Mayor John Markey gives his perspective. Restored from the MLBaron Historic Archives.