Dublin Village Historic District facts for kids
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Dublin Village Historic District
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The rotary at Main and Church, with the Community Church
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| Location | Old Common and Harrisville Rds., and Main and Church Sts., Dublin, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 899 acres (364 ha) |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Shingle Style |
| MPS | Dublin MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 83004019 |
| Added to NRHP | December 15, 1983 |
The Dublin Village Historic District is a special area in Dublin, New Hampshire. It includes the historic center of the village. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It's a great place to see how a New England town grew and changed over time.
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Welcome to Dublin Village!
Dublin's village center is full of history. It shows how people lived and built their homes and businesses long ago. The district stretches along Main Street, which is also New Hampshire Route 101. It goes from Lake Street in the west to Old County Road in the east. You'll also find parts of Old Common Road, Harrisville Road, and Church Street within the district.
Why Did the Village Move?
Dublin was first settled in the 1760s. The town officially became a town in 1771. The very first town center was located near Dublin Pond. This spot had the original town common, cemetery, and a place to keep stray animals. However, this area was very windy, especially in winter. Strong winds blew right across the lake, making it a tough place to live. Because of this, the town decided to move its main center. The new, more sheltered village center grew up further to the east. This is the area we see today as the historic district.
Exploring Main Street
The heart of Dublin Village is where Main Street and Church Street meet. This intersection is home to some important buildings.
- The beautiful Dublin Community Church was built in 1852.
- The town hall was built in 1883. These two buildings are central to the village's look and feel.
Important Buildings
As you walk west from the main intersection, you'll see more interesting places.
- The offices of Yankee magazine are here. This famous magazine has its publishing offices in a wooden building.
- A little further west is the town library. It was built in 1901 and has a cool Gothic Revival style. This means it looks a bit like old European castles or churches.
Beyond Main Street
The historic district isn't just about Main Street.
- Just north of Main Street, along Harrisville Road, you'll find the campus of the Dublin School. This school has several old homes from the 1800s.
- East of the central intersection on Main Street is an area called the "lower village." This part of town is mostly homes. Many of these houses are built in the Greek Revival style. This style was popular in the 1800s and often features columns and grand entrances, similar to ancient Greek temples.
