Concord Civic District facts for kids
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| Location | 107 N. Main St., 25 Capitol St., 39--45 Green St., 20--30 Park St., and 33 N. State St., Concord, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 8.5 acres (3.4 ha) |
| Built | 1819 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Georgian, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 83004203 |
| Added to NRHP | December 22, 1983 |
The Concord Civic District is a special area in Concord, New Hampshire. It's home to many important local and state government buildings. These buildings are all grouped around the New Hampshire State House.
Besides the State House, this district includes several other key places. You'll find the Legislative Office Building, the New Hampshire State Library, and Concord City Hall here. The Concord Community Center and the New Hampshire Historical Society are also part of this district. Even the Concord Public Library is included.
The district also features statues and memorials. These honor important people and events in the state's history. Most buildings are made from local granite. Their outdoor spaces are designed in similar ways. This historic district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it's recognized as a very important historical site.
New Hampshire State House: A Historic Building
The oldest parts of the New Hampshire State House were built in 1819. It was designed in a style called Federal, which was popular for early American buildings. The State House is where New Hampshire's laws are made.
The building was made bigger two times. Once in the 1860s by architect Gridley J. F. Bryant. Then again in 1909-10 by Edward Dow. He was from the firm Peabody & Stearns.
This three-story building is made of granite. It has a shiny, golden dome on top. The dome reaches about 149 feet (45 meters) high. The 1860s changes added the third floor and the dome. They also added a front porch. The 1910 changes replaced an older roof with a full third floor. They also added more sections to the back. These newer parts included fancy Beaux Arts designs.
State House Grounds: Statues and Memorials
The land around the State House has statues of important people from New Hampshire's past. You can see bronze statues of Daniel Webster, John Stark, and Franklin Pierce. There are also statues of George H. Perkins and John P. Hale. These people were important leaders or heroes.
The grounds also have the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch. This arch marks the eastern entrance. It was designed by Peabody & Stearns and finished in 1892. There's also a Veterans Memorial. This memorial was dedicated in 1953 to honor soldiers.
Legislative Office Building: Offices for Lawmakers
This three-story granite building was built in the 1880s. It first served as a post office and a federal courthouse. It was used for these jobs until 1967.
Then, the state bought the building. It was changed to hold offices for lawmakers. These are the people who help create New Hampshire's laws. The building looks a bit like a French castle. It has details from old European styles. In 1974, a new section was added to the west. A parking garage was also built. This building is also listed separately on the National Register of Historic Places.
