First Congregational Church - West Springfield, MA
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First Congregational Church is located at 108 Park Street opposite the Town Common in West Springfield, MA
Waymark Code: WMP00M
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2015
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In early settlers of colonial Massachusetts were required by law to attend both town meetings and weekly Congregational church services, often utilizing the same building. Originally, West Springfield, MA was the first parish of Springfield, MA. In compliance with the law, a Congregational church was established in present day West Springfield in 1698.
In 1870, many West Springfield residents decided to move Congregational services from the Meetinghouse to a new site near the town common. A committee was formed and in 1872 the First Congregational Church was erected. The Victorian Gothic style church was designed by architects Perkins and Gardner and Harry L. Sprague. It features a slate roof, and a brick, stone and glass façade. The circular stained glass window facing Park Street has become the iconic, identifying feature of the church.
Reformed or Congregational Denomination: United Church of Christ (UCC)
Associated Website: [Web Link]
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
20 Lathrop Street
West Springfield, MA United States
01089
Date of Construction or Event Occurrence: 07/01/1872
Architect: Perkins and Gardner and Harry L. Sprague.
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