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Amherst Record Home Almanac
Almanac "containing matters of local interest, local business announcements...also some pages of miscellaneous reading." Includes a chronology of notable events (both local and national) for 1876, Amherst marriages and deaths for the year, statistics…
North Congregational Church in Amherst
Looking north toward Montague Road with North Congregational Church in the foreground.
First Church Articles of Faith
Articles of faith and government of the First Church in Amherst, Mass. Adopted February 13, 1834. Printed by J. S. and C. Adams, 1850.
Southeast from South Dormitory at Massachusetts Agricultural College
View looking toward the Old Chapel and the area where the Fine Arts Center is currently located.
First Catholic church building in Amherst
St. Bridget's Church was the first Catholic church building in Amherst. It was home to the Catholic community in Amherst from 1871 to 1925. It was then used as a hall for a couple of years before being sold in 1927 and subsequently remodeled and…
Remodeling of old St. Bridget's Church in Amherst
Old St. Bridget's Church (renamed St. Brigid's) on North Pleasant Street viewed during the process of remodeling. From 1925 to 1927 (after the new church building was constructed) it was called St. Brigid's Hall. It was then sold and remodeled into…
Construction of First Congregational Church in Amherst
Construction of the First Congregational Church on Main Street in the winter of 1867. This building was the fourth meetinghouse constructed by the congregation. Edward Dickinson (Emily's father) gave a speech at its dedication.
View of First Baptist Church of Amherst from Town Common
View of the First Baptist Church and adjacent houses from the Town Common.
Interior of First Congregational Church of Amherst
View of pews and the organ inside First Congregational Church.
First Congregational Church of Amherst from Main Street
Exterior view of the First Congregational Church of Amherst from across Main Street.
First Congregational Church of Amherst from Main Street
Exterior view of the First Congregational Church of Amherst from across Main Street.
First Congregational Church of Amherst from Main Street
Exterior view of the First Congregational Church of Amherst from across Main Street.
Interior of St. Brigid's Catholic Church in Amherst
View looking over pews toward the pulpit in front from the center aisle.
First Catholic church building in Amherst
This wooden church, initially named St. Bridget's, was constructed on North Pleasant Street in 1871 to accomodate the increasing numbers of Irish Catholics who came and settled in Amherst. The building was purchased by Frank T. Turcotte in 1927 for…
Grace Episcopal Church and rectory in Amherst
View of Grace Episcopal Church and rectory from the Town Common.