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

The First Congregational church was established in Westfield in 1679. The first pastor was the Rev. Edward Taylor (1642 – 1729) who is considered to be colonial America's first poet. The current church is the fourth structure erected on this site. It was designed by L. F. Thayer in the Romanesque style, constructed by George Green, and completed in 1860. The original steeple was destroyed by a windstorm and replaced in 1886. This steeple remained in use until a new steeple matching the original steeple was erected in 1962.

The two story high brick structure has red stone entrance steps leading to double doors at the arched entrance. The first and second story front and side windows have ornate cast iron caps that are painted white. The pyramidal steeple is set on a clock tower.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1860 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque 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: 18 Broad Street Westfield, MA United States 01085 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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