Blow-Me-Down Grange facts for kids
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Blow-Me-Down Grange
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 Location in New Hampshire
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| Location | 1071 NH 12-A, Plainfield, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
| Built | 1839 |
| Architect | Egglestone, Charles |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000205 |
| Added to NRHP | March 2, 2001 |
The Blow-Me-Down Grange is a historic building located in Plainfield, New Hampshire. It's a special meeting place for a group called the Patrons of Husbandry, also known as the Grange. This building was first built in 1839. It's famous for its beautiful Greek Revival style, which is a type of architecture. The building is also important because the Grange chapter that meets there plays a big role in the local community. Because of its history and unique style, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
What is the Blow-Me-Down Grange?
The Blow-Me-Down Grange building is in the center of Plainfield village. It's a brick building with a pointed roof. It has a two-part tower that rises from the middle of the roof on the front side. The front of the building looks balanced, with two doors and large windows. The tower has simple decorations, with thin columns near the top.
Inside the Building
When it was first built, the inside was one big room with a balcony. But in 1939 and 1940, it was changed to have two floors. The first floor is now used for meetings and has a kitchen. You can still see some of the original church benches inside. On the second floor, there's a stage. This stage has a large oil painting that was originally made for a big event called the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.
A Look at Its History
The building was constructed in 1838 by a local builder named Charles Eggleston. It was first used as a church for different groups. In 1899, a local Grange chapter bought the building. This Grange group had started in 1894. The building was updated in 2001 to keep it in good shape. As of 2012, the Grange still held monthly meetings there, showing its ongoing importance to the community.
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