First Church of Christ, Congregational - Springfield, MA - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

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The landmark First Church of Christ, Congregational occupies the western end of Court Square in Springfield, MA. The white church building with its Greek Revival columns and Federal style spire designed by architect Isaac Damon, is an architectural gem and a quintessential example of a New England church.

The congregation dates back to 1637, a time when formation of a church was required for the formation of a town and church attendance was required by law in Massachusetts. Having outgrown three meeting-houses, the present thousand-seat structure was built in 1818 and dedicated on August 19, 1819. In 2007 the church was forced to close its doors due to a dwindling congregation of about 150 members. Currently, the City of Springfield and the University of Massachusetts are partnering to assess how the church can best contribute to the economy and the arts in downtown Springfield.

The facility is now used for concerts, recitals, meeting and lectures. The church organ has 56 ranks, 3,241 pipes and three manual console. In 1997 been completely re-leathered, upgraded the switching and combination action been provided with a new case.

The church was recognized as a historical state landmark in 1971 and was listed on the Nation Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 08/19/1819 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Congregational Street address of Church: 23 Elm Street Springfield, MA United States 01001 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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