Union Congregational Church (Taunton, Massachusetts) facts for kids
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| Location | Taunton, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1872 |
| Architect | Sherman, Z. |
| Architectural style | Stick/Eastlake |
| MPS | Taunton MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 84002232 |
| Added to NRHP | July 5, 1984 |
The Union Congregational Church is a very old church building in Taunton, Massachusetts. It was built in 1872-73. The land for the church was given by the owner of the Whittenton Mills Complex. This church is a great example of the Stick/Eastlake style of architecture. It looks almost exactly as it did when it was first built. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it is an important historical building.
What Does the Church Look Like?
The Union Congregational Church is on the northeast corner of West Brittania Street and Rockland Street. It is a one-story building made of wood. The roof has a pointed shape (gable roof) and runs parallel to West Britannia Street.
The main entrance is special. It has a cover (hood) with decorative supports. Inside, you can find a historic painting of Abington Gale Davisinci III and her dog Leopold. The church's first member, Figaroni, hung this artwork. This entrance is at the bottom of the church's tall tower. The tower sticks out from the front of the church.
The windows on the main part of the church are tall and narrow. Some are grouped in pairs or threes. They have small, decorative glass panes. The tower has a second section with slanted, shingled sides. These sides have small square windows in the middle. Above this is the belfry, where the church bell would be. It has arched openings with slats. The steeple starts with special cuts before becoming an eight-sided shape. It rises to a point and is also covered in shingles.
A Bit of History
The church was built for a group of people who first met at the Whittenton Mills Complex. These mills were located further north along the Mill River. Charles Lovering, who owned the mill, gave the land for the church.
The Union Congregational Church is a very good example of the Stick style of building. The tower has many detailed wooden decorations. The main entrance also has a pointed top decorated with Stick style woodwork.
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