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

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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 church was designed by architects Perkins and Gardner and Harry L. Sprague in the Victorian Gothic style. It features a steeply pitched 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. The four level tower on the west side has an entrance on the ground floor, a pair of narrow windows on the second floor, a belfry with louvered windows on the third level, and an octagonal roof that tapers to a small flat platform. (visit link)

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1872 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: 10:00 AM Street address of Church: 108 Park Street West Springfield, MA United States 01089 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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