subject: Church Buildings
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Holy Trinity Church interior Southbridge Massachusetts
description- – Interior view of Holy Trinity Church, Southbridge in the early 1900s. A recessed altar with a cross and flowers is situated on an elevated platform, behind a wooden railing. A curtain hangs behind the altar. Long benches with kneelers fill the remainder of the view. An organ is on the left of the altar area, with a sign hanging overhead, announcing the pagination for the hymns. A light fixture hangs from the ceiling. Some greens are used for decoration on the altar area.
- – Architecture--United States--19th century
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – 1903-06-06
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – Image from page 31 of the A.H. Pease album #2
- – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W
First Universalist Church, Main street, Southbridge, Massachusetts
description- – The First Universalist Church, 368 Main Street in Southbridge, Massachusetts, is located on the corner of Main street and Hamilton street. The church was built in 1841, in the Greek Revival style. This building is also known as the Unitarian Church. The Universalists were one of the first three religious denominations to organize in the town. Initially, the society met in the parish meeting-house, until 1935, sharing the space with the Congregationalists and the Baptists. On April 14, 1838, the first meeting of the society took place in the New England Hotel. Later the society moved to the building depicted above. The steeple was blown off the church during the 1938 hurricane.
- – 1875
- – Tucci Collection, part of the archive at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org/
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Town Hall, Elm Street Congregational Church and Hartwell Residence Southbridge
description- – Looking in a southwesterly direction on Elm Street, a view of the side of Town Hall with its tower, balcony, chimneys, and arches is given. The Town Hall is a Romanesque Revival style municipal building, built in 1888. The foundation and exterior staircase is granite with brick facade and some terra cotta relief. Until 1927, the High School was house in Town Hall. Horse and carriage is standing in front of the main entrance on the unpaved street, attached to one of the many hitching posts lining the street. The Elm Street Congregational Church is the next building going south on Elm Street. During the hurricane on September 21, 1938, the steeple was razed. This religious group was organized in Southbridge on September 16, 1801. A wooden colonial style structure was first built on this site in 1821. This church has the distinction of being the first with a bell in town. In the background is a view of the residence of the Ellen M and the late Samuel C. Hartwell, apothecary, with its V
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--history
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – City halls--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--buildings
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – pre-1892
- – Is part of the Wm. C. Eaton collection at the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org. Two dates are hand written on back of original 1889 and Aug. 1891
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View of Southbridge from Cliff Street of the Crane, River, Pine street areas, including St. Mary's Church and Old Notre Dame Church and the Quinebaug River
description- – Quinebaug River flows in the foreground, with a view of the riverbank. Railroad track runs parallel to the river along Crane and River Streets. Two groupings of warehouse buildings are located between the railroad track and Crane street. The steeple in the background is the Methodist Church, Main Street. In the foreground is St. Mary's Church on Hamilton Street. Moving along Hamilton Street, the rectory is somewhat obscured, the next visible building is St. Peter's center (the original Roman Catholic Church in town) with the tower and cross on top. The school with the cupola and mansard roof is on the corner of Pine and Hamilton Streets. Old Notre Dame is on Pine Street with the high steeple, prior to building the cathedral-style structure (1916), on Main Street. Domestic dwellings of various styles are also on view.
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Buildings, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Railroads--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge, Quinebaug River (Mass.)
- – pre-1916
- – Tucci Collection, part of the archive at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org/
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
Streetscape Southbridge Massachusetts with lady near light receptacle on Main Street
description- – Easterly view of Main Street Southbridge circa 1907. The Central Baptist Church to the left, building began in 1864 and the doors opened June 11, 1866. This church replaced the one in the Ammidown block that was destroyed in the fire of November 14, 1863. Architect for this project was Samuel Thayer of Boston. On this site in 1801, the Poll Parish was established. The future site of the Jacob Edwards Library is located where the wooden viewing stand is placed. Residences of various architectural styles are in the background. Tram tracks for Southbridge Sturbridge Street Railway are in evidence on the unpaved foreground. Lady in hat and full length clothing walking towards the south side of Main Street. Winter scene showing tree-lined Main Street.
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--history
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--pictorial work
- – Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--buildings
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – c.1907
- – Is part of a photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org.
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
Elm Street Congregational Church and Samuel Hartwell Residence Southbridge
description- – Tree lined Elm Street, Southbridge. Offers a view of the new Elm Street Congregational Church, the second one built, in 1885, located on the corner of Elm and Park streets. The first church was a wooden colonial style structure, built in 1821. A clear view of the steeple and ornamental tower is shown. During the hurricane on September 21, 1938 the steeple was razed. This religious group was organized in Southbridge on September 16, 1801. The Victorian residence of Samuel Hartwell, Apothecary and his wife, Ellen M. Hartwell is on the right. The Queen Ann style house has a commanding view of Main street. On the left, is a corner of the old Town Hall which is lined by a picket fence and decorative metal bollards run parallel to the side walk. The subsequent Romanesque Revival style Town Hall building was built in 1888. The architect for the Town Hall was A.P. Cutting of Worcester.
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Buildings
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – City halls--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Architecture, domestic--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – pre-1888
- – Is part of the photographic collection at the Jacob Edwards Library. Southbridge, Massachusetts. Gift of Russell C. Joslin. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org.
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
St. Hedwig's Church Everett Street Southbridge Massachusetts
description- – A winter view of the north and east side of St. Hedwig's Church is provided. The building is located at the corner of Everett and Summer Streets. According to the Southbridge Historical Album 1816-1966 Sesquicentennial"The first persons of Polish descent to come to Southbridge and remain here were John Lango and Wawrzenice Kupiec. The Polish people worshipped with the French at Notre Dame until they build their own church, St. Hedwig's, in 1920.
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Architecture--United States--20th century
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – pre-1965
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – Image from the collection of Russell C. Joslin
- – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W
Evangelical Free"Union"Church Southbridge Massachusetts
description- – The interior of the Evangelical Free"Union"Church, located on Hamilton Street, that later became known as Holy Trinity Church, serving the Episcopal congregation from 1905. The church is located in the Globe Village section of Southbridge. The ornate painting and stenciling on the walls and ceiling is resplendent. The ceiling supports are functional as well as being part of an attractive design element. The bench style seating in two side aisles and a double row of seating in the center aisle. In some instances, the prayer books are tucked into the seat holder. The organ towers upward into the ceiling. An ornate light fixture hangs suspended into the foreground. An altar and railings separates the church from the chancel. Flanked on each side of the altar is a painted quotation.
- – Architecture--United States--19th century
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Churches--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – pre-1923
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W
Town Hall and Elm Street Congregational Church, Southbridge, Massachusetts
description- – Tree lined intersection of Elm and Dresser streets, Southbridge. The Romanesque Revival style Town Hall, on the left, was built in 1888. The architect for the edifice was A.P. Cutting of Worcester. The building has an imposing tower. The Elm Street Congregational Church, the second one built, in 1885, located on the corner of Elm and Park streets. The first church was a wooden colonial style structure, built in 1821. A clear view of the steeple and ornamental tower is shown. During the hurricane, September 21st, 1938, the steeple was torn off the building. There is an electric pole in the foreground.
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Buildings
- – Historic districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Architecture--United States--19th century
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – City halls--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Central business districts--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – 1903-06-06
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – Image from page 2 of the A.H. Pease album #2
- – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W
Evangelical Free"Union"Church and Alden House on Hamilton Street Southbridge Massachusetts
description- – The Evangelical Free"Union"Church was organized in 1854. The agent, executives of the Hamilton Woolen Company and other Globe Village businessmen initiated the construction project. As a consequence, it was often referred to as the Mill Church. The present structure was built in 1869. A large brick church with an impressive tower is shown. Built during a time when the designs of Protestant churches were changing from the severe and symmetrical Romanesque Revival, to the more imposing and complicated Victorian Gothic. The Romanesque Revival elements in this church are its regular fenestration, the tight, brisk articulation of the brick corbel tables, and the round arches. It's Victorian Gothic look is suggested by the imposing steeple with it's polychromatic roof slates. Romanesque motifs were preferred by the low churches. The Church is located on Hamilton Street in the Globe Village section of Southbridge. The rose window dominates the front of the building with its intricate stain glass. Steps lead to the stoop where the main entrance is located. There is an entrance to the east side of the church as well. In 1905, the Episcopal congregation named their mission Holy Trinity Church. Adjacent to the church is a three story, Stick Style clapboard building, known as the Alden House. This building is the best example of the Stick Style in Southbridge, although there are others in Southbridge, they tend to be more restrained in their composition. Wide flush boards articulate the structural skeleton of the house. It later became a parsonage. A small porch is located on the right side of the house. A triangular window is built out from the roof, over the main entrance. A metal fence around the perimeter of the roof top is viewable. Two chimneys appear through the roof. A woman in full-length clothing is standing in front of the dwelling. A water hydrant is situated on the pavement, just in front of the entrance to the house. Trees are dotted on each side of the road. A sidewalk is visible on the north side of the road, permitting access to the church and the dwelling. Electricity poles are running parallel to the dirt road. The Alden family also had a commercial enterprise on West Main Street and the building was known as the Alden Building.
- – Architecture--United States--19th century
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Southbridge(Mass.)--History
- – Parsonages--United States--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Church buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Church architecture--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – 1903-06-06
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – Image from page 25 of the A.H. Pease album #2
- – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W
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