Enfield Village Historic District facts for kids
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| Location | Main St, US Rte 4, High St, Balti St, Shaker Hill Rd, Wells St, Stevens, Union, & Pillsbury Sts, Shedd & Mill St., Enfield, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 155 acres (63 ha) |
| Built | 1840 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 10000186 |
| Added to NRHP | April 19, 2010 |
The Enfield Village Historic District is a special area in Enfield, New Hampshire. It protects the historic village center from the 1800s. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. This means it's recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
Later, in 2012, several buildings within the district were also added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places. This shows how important these buildings are to New Hampshire's history.
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Exploring the Enfield Village Historic District
The Enfield Village Historic District covers a large area. It stretches from Oak Grove Street in the west to the meeting point of Baltic Street and Route 4 in the east. The district also includes buildings on both sides of the Mascoma River.
How the Village Grew Over Time
Enfield village started as a small, quiet farming community. But things began to change in the mid-1800s. The arrival of the railroad brought new ways for people and goods to travel. This helped the village's economy grow.
Another big reason for growth was the local Shaker community. The Shakers were a religious group known for their hard work and craftsmanship. They lived near Lake Mascoma, just south of the village. Even though their main community was outside the village, the Shakers owned and controlled many of the mills. These mills were very important for the village's early economy.
Architectural Styles You Can See
Because of this growth, many buildings in the village were built in popular styles of the time. You can see many Greek Revival and Italianate style houses. These styles were popular in the 1800s and have distinct features like columns or decorative eaves.
The village's biggest period of growth happened around the early 1900s. This is when much of the town's main business area was built.
Important Public Buildings
The Enfield Village Historic District is also home to the town's main public buildings. These include Whitney Hall, built around 1901. It holds the town offices and the public library. You can also see the Unitarian church, which was built in 1852. Another important building is the old school, built around 1907, which is now the Enfield Elementary School.
Buildings on the State Register
In 2012, six specific buildings in the district were added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places. These include:
- The Stickney House at 10 Wells Street
- The J.P. Washburn House at 102 Main Street
- The Francis H. Wells House at 16 Wells Street
- The Woodbury House at 130 Main Street
- The North Enfield Universalist Meeting House at 96 Main Street
- A duplex (a house with two separate living units) at 264 Route 4
Images for kids
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The Great Stone Dwelling at the Enfield Shaker Museum, built in 1837.
