Chapin Block

Chapin Block
Chapin Block
Location 208--222 Hamilton, Southbridge, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°4′48″N 72°2′8″W / 42.08000°N 72.03556°W / 42.08000; -72.03556Coordinates: 42°4′48″N 72°2′8″W / 42.08000°N 72.03556°W / 42.08000; -72.03556
Built 1888
Architectural style Shingle Style
MPS Southbridge MRA
NRHP Reference # 89000558[1]
Added to NRHP June 22, 1989

The Chapin Block is a historic commercial building at 208-222 Hamilton Street in Southbridge, Massachusetts. Built in 1888, it is the only Shingle style commercial building in Southbridge. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.[1]

Description and history

The Chapin Block is located in Globe Village, a predominantly residential area just north of Southbridge's downtown, occupying a narrow plot of land at the junction of Hamilton and Crane Streets. The building is set to advantage on the oddly-shaped narrow triangular lot, giving the building a flatiron appearance with a rounded point. It is a two-story wood frame structure, with a small tower (that once held a clock) at the point were Hamilton and Crane Streets meet. It is finished in wooden shingles, and has a modillioned cornice. The present layout of the display windows dates to the early 20th century, and there is a second-floor veranda stretching along part of the back side (Cedar Street side).[2]

The block was built in 1888 by Francis Chapin, a local bank officer and real estate developer, and provided local shops for the area residential neighborhood, and a meeting hall on the second floor. Early occupants of the retail spaces included a candy store, barber, tobacconist, and clothing store. It was sold by Chapin shortly after its construction to J. J. Delahanty, owner of a local furniture store; it remained in his family until 1972.[2]


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References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 "MACRIS inventory record for Chapin Block". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
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