Orange Center Historic District (Orange, Connecticut)
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Orange Center Historic District Church | |
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Orange Congregational Church | |
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| Location | Roughly Orange Center Rd. from Orange Cemetery to Nan Dr., Orange, Connecticut |
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| Coordinates | 41°16′36″N 73°1′40″W / 41.27667°N 73.02778°WCoordinates: 41°16′36″N 73°1′40″W / 41.27667°N 73.02778°W |
| Built | 1810 |
| Architect | Hoadley, David |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Federal |
| NRHP Reference # | 89001089[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 10, 1989 |
The Orange Center Historic District Church in Orange, Connecticut is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.[1] The district was originally established by the town January 13, 1978.[2] The Orange Congregational Church, designed by David Hoadley and built in 1810 on the town green, is a centerpiece of the district. This Federal style church features a Palladian window, domed belfry and a painted black oval "window" on the front tower.[3] The district also includes the Stone-Otis House (Federal with Greek revival portico), built circa 1830 (now a museum) and The Academy, a schoolhouse built in 1878 with stick style elements, including an elaborate gable screen, also now a museum.[3]
The district includes examples of Greek Revival, Late Victorian, and Federal architecture.[1][4]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ Orange Connecticut Historic District
- 1 2 Liz Deluca, The Historic District, A Walking Tour, Our Town Newspaper, June 10, 1997, pages 9-11.
- ↑ Gregory E. Andrews and David F. Ransom (June 1, 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Orange Center Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service. and Accompanying 16 photos, from 1989 (captions appear on page 20 of text document)
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