Bolton Congregational Church - Bolton, CT - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

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The Congregationalist first gathered in Bolton in 1725. The current Bolton Congregational Church was built in 1848. In 1851 a new entrance and a spire was added but the spire removed 1896. The one story high building is 34' wide and 56 ft deep. It has a gable roof and a portico entrance. The pediment above the entrance is supported by two fluted Ionic columns. The central entrance is flanked by a pair of Doric pilasters.

Rising from the gable roof is a three stage steeple. The lower stage is a short square tower. Above is a slightly smaller but taller tower with a short pediment. On top is a belfry with with louvered windows flanked by Doric columns and piasters on each side. The northeast side has an extension between the third and fourth bays.

The sides of the building are four bays wide. Each bay has a triple multi-pane window flanked by black shutters. At the stone foundation level are four square five by four double hung windows.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1848 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: 9:30 AM Street address of Church: 228 Bolton Center Road Bolton, CT United States 06043 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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