Auburn Town Hall - Auburn MA - Victorian Style Architecture on Waymarking.com

A Victorian public building with, pedimented hoods over entryways supported by scroll brackets (except for modernized entrance in front), tower, and six different types of windows. The cornice almost spans the front gable leaving a gap between the two triplet windows, all in all a rather eclectic piece of architecture.

Auburn's first and only free-standing town hall. Prior to 1896 the town offices were housed in the basement of the congregational church. Not until the church burned was the decision made to build a separate structure. Aside from being used as a town hall, the building had educational and social functions as well. For many years, classes were held in the town hall. Also, this building housed an auditorium and dance hall. Most important social functions were conducted here. So, for a time, this building represented the focus for town functions and generated a sense of community.

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According to the MACRIS system, which is Massachusetts Cultural Resource System, the architectural style is listed as Queen Anne.

Public/Private: Public Tours Available?: Don't Know Year Built: 1896 Web Address: [Web Link]

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