At left prior to the restoration, and right photo Jan 2007

The Universalist Church Building - 368 Main St., Southbridge Ma
Future home of the Historic New England Industrial and Cultrual Museum
featuring the AO Optical Heritage Museum Collection
 

Check here for latest information on the Museum Project- May 3, 2007 Rev

"The Universalist Church building was erected on its present site, at the corner of Hamilton and Main streets, in 1842.
                          It will seat an audience of about four hundred.  In 1865 the interior of the building was frescoed, and a fine organ purchased.
In 1870 the vestry was finished into several rooms, and furnished for the society's use.
Again, in 1884 the building was thoroughly ermodeled at large expense, and newly furnished.
At the left, Main street extends with fine residences on either side.
At the right, with a partial view of Whitford's block, is the beginning of Hamilton street."

 from Southbridge: Illustrated with Pen and Camera by Charles W. Eddy, Ware, Mass. published in 1886.

Image from Digitial Treasures Website - JEL Collection

The steeple in the top photo fell during the Hurricane of 1938, as shown below.

Oct 27th, 2006  - Facelift begins on the front

January 31st, 2007

Find out what's happening with the "Universalist Church" Building
368 Main St., Southbridge Rev Jan 31, 2007