Littleton Town Building facts for kids
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Littleton Opera House
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1908 postcard view
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 Location in New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1 Union St., Littleton, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1894 |
| Architect | Howard & Austin |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000164 |
| Added to NRHP | May 07, 1973 |
The Littleton Town Building, also called the Littleton Opera House, is a really old and important building in Littleton, New Hampshire. It sits on a hill overlooking the Ammonoosuc River. Built way back in 1894-1895, it's a great example of Late Victorian style. This building is still used by the town today! In 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's a special landmark.
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Discover the Littleton Town Building
The Littleton Town Building stands out at the end of Main Street. You can find it where Union and Cottage Streets meet. It's right by the Ammonoosuc River.
Building Design and Features
This building is made of wood. It looks like it has five stories from the river side. But from the front, it only looks like three stories. This is because it's built on a very steep hill!
A cool part of the building is its six-sided tower. This tower rises above the northwest corner. The roof is flat in the middle with a wooden fence around it. The main roof has decorative brackets. There are also gabled dormers on the sides facing the streets.
Main Entrances and Windows
You'll find two main doors on the Union Street side. Each door has a special roof over it. These roofs are in a style called Stick style. They are held up by big triangular supports. The windows on the upper part of the opera house section are rounded at the top.
History of the Littleton Opera House
The building was designed by architects Howard & Austin. They were from Brockton, Massachusetts. The construction was finished in 1895.
What the Building Was Used For
When it was first built, the Littleton Town Building held many important town services. It was home to the fire department and the police. It also had the town library and other town offices.
The Opera House Section
The eastern part of the building is the opera house. This is a large hall with several levels of seating. It could hold up to 750 people!
It was first used for concerts and shows. Today, it's still a popular place. Many plays and music events happen there. It's a central spot for arts in the community.
