Gardner Uptown Historic District facts for kids
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Gardner Uptown Historic District
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Unitarian Universalist Society of Gardner
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 Location in Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Location | Gardner, Massachusetts |
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| Area | 65 acres (26 ha) |
| Built | 1785 |
| Architectural style | Federal, Mid 19th Century Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 99000660 |
| Added to NRHP | June 3, 1999 |
The Gardner Uptown Historic District is a special area in Gardner, Massachusetts. It was once the main center of town life. This historic district covers about 65 acres. It includes the old town common, an old cemetery, and many interesting buildings. Most of these buildings are homes. This area was important from when Gardner became a town in 1785. It stayed the town's center until the late 1920s. That's when town activities moved to West Gardner. In 1999, this district was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a very important historical place!
Exploring Gardner's Historic Heart
The heart of the Gardner Uptown Historic District is the old town green. Next to it is the beautiful brick First Congregational Church. This church has a Victorian Gothic style. The green is near a busy road junction. Here, Elm, Pearl, Green, and Central Streets all meet. The historic district spreads out along these streets. It also includes parts of Woodland Avenue and Heywood Street. These streets are right next to the common and the old cemetery.
Key Buildings and Styles
Most of the buildings in this district were built in the 1800s. Many houses show either a Greek Revival or Colonial Revival style. These styles were very popular long ago. They often feature grand columns or classic, simple designs.
Oldest Homes and Famous Designers
One of the oldest buildings is the First Minister's House. It is located at 186 Elm Street. This house was built in 1792 for Rev. Jonathan Osgood. It shows a mix of Georgian and Federal architectural styles.
Some buildings in the district were designed by famous architects. The Levi Heywood Memorial Library Building is one example. It was designed by Fuller & Delano from Worcester. This same firm also designed the First Congregational Church. Another important building is the Syndicate Block. This is one of the few commercial buildings in the district. It was designed by George Clemence.
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