First Catholic church building in Amherst

First Catholic church building in Amherst

Stereographs
Amherst (Mass.)

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 the construction of apartments.

Lovell, John L., 1825-1903

Jones Library Special Collections

Circa 1871

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Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections

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