I was saddened when I read that this Church had closed its doors this past year...Having grown up in the city during the 50's and having left in the late 60's I remembered a thriving church then.
Any news about what is to become of the building...is it protected as a Historic Trust building?
Submitted by Ben Murphy on Thu, 05/22/2008 - 09:15.
Old First Church was purchased by the City of Springfield, but no plans have been set for the building. The building is protected through Mass Historical Commission (MHC) because I believe the church used MHC funding to work on the building at some point. The protections should be for both the exterior and interior. Unfortunately almost none of the other historic buildings in downtown Springfield are protected.
Ben Murphy, Treasurer
Springfield Preservation Trust
1st Congregational Church-Court Square
I was saddened when I read that this Church had closed its doors this past year...Having grown up in the city during the 50's and having left in the late 60's I remembered a thriving church then.
Any news about what is to become of the building...is it protected as a Historic Trust building?
Any information would be much appreciated.
Nancy
Old First Church
Old First Church was purchased by the City of Springfield, but no plans have been set for the building. The building is protected through Mass Historical Commission (MHC) because I believe the church used MHC funding to work on the building at some point. The protections should be for both the exterior and interior. Unfortunately almost none of the other historic buildings in downtown Springfield are protected.
Ben Murphy, Treasurer
Springfield Preservation Trust
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