First Congregational Church - Chester, MA - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

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The First Congregational Church in Chester was first built in 1769. Due to deterioration, a new church building was commissioned in 1840. The church was designed by architect Henry A. Sykes in the Greek Revival style.

The white, clapboard covered building has a recessed portico with a ramp leading up to a double set of doors. The portico is flanked by a pair of Doric fluted columns. On the gable roof above the pediment is a three tiered tower. The middle section is an octagonal the belfry with alternating louvered windows. Above the belfry is a circular section with six Doric columns and a dome roof. A brick chimney is located at the rear of the roof. The sides of the church are four bays wide. Each bay has a tall 32-pane window.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1840 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Congregational - United Church of Christ If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:15 AM Street address of Church: 334 Skyline Trail Chester, MA United States 01011 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

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