First Unitarian Church (Peabody, Massachusetts) facts for kids
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First Unitarian Church
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First Unitarian Church
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 Location in Massachusetts
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| Location | 7 Park Street, Peabody, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1872 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 88001091 |
| Added to NRHP | September 18, 1989 |
The First Unitarian Church is a special old building in Peabody, Massachusetts. It was built a long time ago, in 1826, when the area was known as South Danvers. This church is famous for its unique look and its history.
A Look at the Building
This church is made of wood. The front of the building has a round entrance that sticks out a bit. This entrance is decorated with flat, column-like shapes called pilasters. It also has a fancy edge at the top with many decorative brackets.
Special Design Details
The main part of the front wall also has pilasters. These go up to a triangular section at the top, called a pedimented gable. This gable has large, tooth-like decorations called dentil molding. The sides of the church have six tall, narrow windows that look like lancets. The tower on the church does not have a pointy top (a steeple). Instead, it has special block-like corners and molding along its roofline that matches the main roof.
A Historic Landmark
The First Unitarian Church building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This means it is recognized as an important historical place in the United States. Today, the church building has been changed into apartments, called condominiums.
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