1st Congregational Church (former) - South Hadley, MA
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N 42° 13.010 W 072° 35.913
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The former 1st Congregational Church is now the home of the United Methodist Church of Holyoke, South Hadley and Granby. The church is located at 30 Carew Street at the corner of N. Main Street in the Falls section of South Hadley, MA.
Waymark Code: WM17PAR
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2023
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The Greek Revival style church was built in 1834 as the 1st Congregational Church. A dissenting group of members formed a second congregational congregation the same year and built their own church. Both churches coexisted until the 1st Congregational Church was sold to the Methodist around 1879 and became the present United Methodist Church of Holyoke, South Hadley and Granby. (
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The white clapboard covered building has a projecting five level tower that has been modified from the previous owner. The entrance at the base no longer has the semi-circular arch above and the window at the third level is gone. The there is no longer has the window at the second level. The second level has a double multi-pane window joined by a small circular window at the top. The window is framed by a rounded arch. The fourth level is a belfry with rounded louvered windows flanked by piasters and topped with a pediment. The fifth level is an octagonal cupola with openings covered with siding. Above is a tapered octagonal spire topped by a weather vane.
The main block has a gable roof and a brick foundation. There are tall multi-pane windows with a rounded tops on each side of the tower. An elevator entrance has been added to the west side. The west side of the church has three 5 by 8 pane windows topped by a 5 by 3 pane transom windows. An auxiliary entrance is at the end. The eact side has two three 5 by 8 pane windows topped by a 5 by 3 pane transom separated by a blank bay. An addition extends from the southeast corner of the church.