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First Congregational Church (Alton, New Hampshire)

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in between. The belfry is topped by a cornice and four-sided spire. The interior of the main auditorium has been repeatedly altered since its original construction, with gallery spaces converted to storage. The basement level has been adapted to house classrooms, necessitating the addition of a
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The church was built for a congregation established in 1827, that is now known as the Community Church of Alton. It was built in 1853–54, and is one of twelve surviving
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and clapboarded exterior. The main entry projects slightly, allowing for the presence of paneled columns, which support the church tower. These columns are matched by
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at the building's corners. The tower's first stage is paneled, while the second has an open belfry with square posts at the corners and
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The Alton Community Church is located in Alton's main village, on the south side of Church Street west of Main Street. It is a
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around the tower spire, the addition of a stained glass window in the rear gable, and the construction of an adjoining
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stairwell in the vestibule area. Significant exterior alterations include the removal of a
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Belknap County, New Hampshire
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in the county. Of those, it has one of the more high-style exteriors.
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National Register of Historic Places in Belknap County, New Hampshire
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Churches on the National Register of Historic Places in New Hampshire
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New Hampshire Veterans' Association Historic District
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List of National Historic Landmarks in New Hampshire
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First Congregational Church (Alton, New Hampshire) is located in New Hampshire
First Congregational Church (Alton, New Hampshire) is located in the United States
Alton, New Hampshire
USA
43°27′17″N 71°13′20″W / 43.45472°N 71.22222°W / 43.45472; -71.22222
90000386
Alton, New Hampshire
Belknap County's
Greek Revival
National Register of Historic Places
gabled roof
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Greek Revival buildings
National Register of Historic Places listings in Belknap County, New Hampshire


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"NRHP nomination for First Congregational Church"
Community Church of Alton web site
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