Bourne Town Hall facts for kids
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Bourne Town Hall
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 Location in Cape Cod
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| Location | Bourne, Massachusetts |
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| Area | 4.09 acres (1.66 ha) |
| Built | 1914 |
| Architect | James Purdon |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 12001169 |
| Added to NRHP | January 14, 2013 |
A town hall is a special building where local government leaders work. They make decisions that help the town run smoothly. The Bourne Town Hall is the main government building for the town of Bourne, Massachusetts. You can find it at 24 Perry Road in the Buzzards Bay area.
This important building was finished in 1914. It was designed by an architect named James Purdon. The building has two stories and is made of brick. Its style is called Classical Revival. This means it looks like ancient Greek or Roman buildings. Bourne Town Hall was the very first building built just for the town's government. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. This list includes buildings that are important to history.
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What is Bourne Town Hall Like?
The town of Bourne is split into two parts by the Cape Cod Canal. The Town Hall stands on the east side of Perry Avenue. This road goes south from Main Street towards the canal. The building is set back from the street. In front, there is a round green area. A drive with parking circles around this green.
A Memorial to Heroes
In the middle of the green, you will see a special monument. It is called the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial. This memorial was built in 1914. It honors the people from Bourne who fought in the American Civil War.
How the Building Looks
The main part of the Town Hall has two stories. On each side, there is a smaller, one-story section. These side sections were added later, in 1937. At the back of the building, there is another section that sticks out. This part was originally one story. It was made into two stories in the 1970s.
The front of the main building has five sections, called bays. The main entrance is in the middle. The three middle sections have flat brick columns. These columns hold up a round, wooden arch. Inside each arch, on the second floor, there is a round window with many small panes of glass. Below these windows, on the first floor, are rectangular wooden plaques.
History of Bourne Town Hall
The town of Bourne became an official town in 1884. Before this Town Hall was built, the town offices were in different places.
Where Town Business Happened Before
At first, town leaders rented a private house for their offices. Later, they moved into the Jonathan Bourne Public Library. This new building, completed in 1914, was the first one built specifically to be the town hall. It has served the community ever since.
