West Stockbridge Town Hall facts for kids
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West Stockbridge Town Hall
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 Location in Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Location | West Stockbridge, Massachusetts |
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| NRHP reference No. | 09000469 |
| Added to NRHP | July 1, 2009 |
The West Stockbridge Town Hall is a really important building in the town of West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It's where the local government works. You can find it at 9 Main Street. This cool building was built in 1854 and has a special style called Greek Revival. Even though it's been used for many different things over the years, it still looks a lot like it did when it was first built. In 2009, the hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's a historic place worth protecting!
What Does the Town Hall Look Like?
The West Stockbridge Town Hall is right in the middle of the town's main area. It's on the east side of Main Street, close to where Center Street meets it. This building is made of wood and has two and a half stories. It has a pointy roof that runs parallel to the street. The outside is covered with wooden boards called clapboards.
The Front of the Building
The front of the building, which faces the street, has three shop-like areas on the ground floor. There's also an entrance to the upstairs on the far left side. Each of the three shop areas has a door in the middle with windows on either side. All four doorways have small roofs over them, held up by big angled supports. Tall, flat columns called pilasters go up the corners of the building to a decorative edge that separates the first and second floors. The second floor has five large windows that are spaced out evenly.
Changes Over Time
One of the main changes to the outside of the building happened in 1978. A small tower, called a cupola, was added to the roof. This cupola holds the bell from an old schoolhouse that was built in 1878.
When the Town Hall was first built, people thought other businesses would use parts of it. But now, the town uses the whole building! It even has the public library inside. Downstairs, you'll find some town offices and the library. The upstairs used to be one big open room with a stage. Now, it's been divided into more office spaces. However, these changes can be easily undone if needed in the future.
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