United Congregational Church - Worcester MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 16.348 W 071° 48.022
19T E 269063 N 4683826
Built in 1884/85/ for the 4th religious society in Worcester.
Waymark Code: WMHY3X
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2013
Views: 2
Central Church was built 1884-1885. It was built on land purchased form Stephen Salisbury III and is a good example of Romanesque Revival architecture. It is constructed on Longmeadow sandstone. It has a high gabel and rose window facing Salisbury Street. There is a 2 story conical turret tower. The church is descended from the Central Congregational Society, formed in 1820 as the Calvinist Church. The congregation's first church was on Main St from 1825 to 1885, when the society moved to this location. The church was dedicated on Oct 11, 1885.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 10/11/1885
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: 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: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
6 Institute Rd
Worcester, MA
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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