First Congregational Church - Chester Center Historical District - Chester, MA - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

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.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Chester Center Historic District Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link] Address: 334 Skyline Trail Chester, MA 01011 How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below) Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link] NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed

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