Empty Quarter New Bedford

On a normal Friday morning, the usually busy historic section of downtown New Bedford, lies empty amid the recent coronavirus pandemic outbreak. PHOTOS PETER PEREIRA
The iconic cupola of the Whaling Museum can be seen in the distance at the intersection of Union Street and Johnny Cake Hill in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
1 M1A3434 manb The iconic cupola of the Whaling Museum can be seen in the distance at the intersection of Union Street and Johnny Cake Hill in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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 The downtown library at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Market Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
2 M1A3449 manb The downtown library at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Market Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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 The intersection of William Street and N 2nd Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
3 M1A3429 manb The intersection of William Street and N 2nd Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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 The view up Union Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
4 M1A3435 manb The view up Union Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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The intersection of William Street and Johnny Cake Hill in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
5 M1A3419 manb The intersection of William Street and Johnny Cake Hill in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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 The library is seen in the distance at the intersection of N 6th Street and Market Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
6 M1A3459 manb The library is seen in the distance at the intersection of N 6th Street and Market Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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 The intersection of William Street and Johnny Cake Hill in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
7 M1A3423 manb The intersection of William Street and Johnny Cake Hill in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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 The intersection of Union treet and Acushnet Avenuel in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
8 M1A3446 manb The intersection of Union treet and Acushnet Avenuel in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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The Seamen's Bethel lies alone on Johnny Cake Hill in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
9 M1A3441 manb The Seamen's Bethel lies alone on Johnny Cake Hill in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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 The intersection of N Water Street and Hamilston Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
10 M1A3437 manb The intersection of N Water Street and Hamilston Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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 Intersection of S 6th Street and Spring Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
11 M1A3461 manb Intersection of S 6th Street and Spring Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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 The Probate & Family Court is seen at the intersection of S 6th Street and Spring Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
12 M1A3462 manb The Probate & Family Court is seen at the intersection of S 6th Street and Spring Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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Custom House square lies empty in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
13 M1A3466 manb Custom House square lies empty in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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 The view up Union Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
14 M1A3488 manb The view up Union Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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 THe iconic J. J. Best Banc building is seen at the end of William Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
15 N8A3439 manb THe iconic J. J. Best Banc building is seen at the end of William Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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 The view down Union Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
16 N8A3447 manb The view down Union Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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A sole cyclist makes his way up an empty Hawthorn Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity. [ PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG ]
17 N8A3515 manb A sole cyclist makes his way up an empty Hawthorn Street in downtown New Bedford on a Friday morning which is usually busy with activity.
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