Tuesday - a few cool historic properties in Fairhaven MA
a few cool historic properties in Fairhaven MA
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Recently, I was in Fairhaven to catch the sunrise at Fort Phoenix, but after the sunrise, I decided to stop in Fairhaven and take a walk, as they have some cool historic buildings there, and today I will share a few photos I took that morning.
Starting with the First Congregational Church located on Center Street and was built around 1844–1845.
It features a distinct red brick Gothic Revival design with a prominent four-stage bell tower
The congregation represents the oldest religious group in Fairhaven. It was originally established on July 23, 1794, at that time, New Bedford still included the lands of present-day Fairhaven and Acushnet.
An interesting detail I just read about: Their original meeting house featured a bell purchased directly from the historic foundry of Paul Revere in 1796.
That original bell hung in the old church cupola until 1914, when it was bought by the town selectmen to serve as a fire alarm for the Oxford School
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And next up
The Millicent Library, located in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, is a striking Richardsonian Romanesque masterpiece designed by architect Charles Brigham. Dedicated on January 30, 1893, the library was given to the town by the wealthy industrialist and Standard Oil tycoon Henry Huttleston Rogers as a memorial to his daughter, Millicent, who tragically passed away at age 17. The building features rugged granite block construction, terracotta accents, a prominent conical tower, and exceptional stained-glass windows—including one portraying Millicent herself as the Greek goddess of poetry
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And the town hall
Standard Oil industrialist Henry Huttleston Rogers and his first wife, Abbie, gave the building as a gift to the town.
It was designed by Charles Brigham , and it opened in 1892.Original
It originally held town offices, a post office, and a police station complete with three iron-barred jail cells
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And lastly the Memorial Unitarian Church Erected around 1901 and was also a gift from industrialist Henry Huttleston Rogers in memory of his mother.
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And that’s all folks
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What a beautiful place you visited; it’s great that you decided to stay there and take a lovely walk.
Excellent shots.
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I am delighted to see some amazing captures with splendid beauty and clarity, besides that wonderful architecture is really impressive. Brilliant pictures.
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Good day, Mr. @tattoodjay.
What a charming place; I love the architecture there—those churches are truly beautiful.
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nice collection again , that last building looks a bit like the old european cathedrals with the arches outside to keep the walls up.
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Thanks, and i got messaged yesterday by a member of that church in the last photo inviting me to visit and go inside and take photos, once i get over this virus and am sure I am not contagious I will do that :)
Wow, such great old buildings!
Ohh yes indeed, and cool thing, a member of the church in the last photo has invited me to visit and take photos sometime, once I am over the virus and not contagious I will do that
That is awesome! I can't wait to see some of them.
me to :)
The 1844 red brick Gothic church is a solid find, but catching it right after a Fort Phoenix sunrise is the part that sells the morning.
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Very nice
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Very beautiful buildings 🙂 thanks for the photos and little history lesson to go along.
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Interesting facts about that church, the photos are beautiful. It's amazing how all the structures, despite the passage of time, remain intact and so well cared for. Thanks @tattodjay for sharing these historic gems with us!
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