Memorial Church Parish House - Memorial Square District - Springfield, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 06.651 W 072° 36.137
18T E 698234 N 4664866
The Memorial Church Parish House is a contributing building to the Memorial Square District. It is located at 2309 Main Street, Springfield, MA
Waymark Code: WM11RTQ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 12/12/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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The Memorial Church Parish House was designed in the Classical Revival style by Springfield architect, F. R. Richmond, and built in 1894. It served the congregation of the Saint George Orthodox Greek Cathedral located across the street. The two story brick building has a hip roof. It has three bays separated by four Doric brick pilasters. Six stone steps lead lead up to an arched doorway.

The second story has three-part windows. The windows on the ends have a rounded central window. The window over the door has rectangular parts. All the windows have brownstone lintels.

A along the top of the build is the inscription:

MEMORIAL CHURCH - 1894 - PARISH HOUSE

Today the Memorial Church Parish House has been converted into an affordable housing community.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Memorial Square District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

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Address:
2309 Main Street Springfield, MA 01107

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

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