First Congregational Church UCC of Farmington Celebrates 200 Years Brochure
Brochure for the First Congregational Church UCC of Farmington Celebration for the 200 year anniversary. The brochure has some basic historical information about the church and Gothic Revival architecture, but primarily focuses on the restoration of the stained glass windows in the church.
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First Congregational Church UCC of Farmington
First Congregational Church UCC Church Stained Glass Restoration Article
Article for the First Congregational Church UCC Church Stained Glass Restoration from the New Hampshire Sunday News, December 21, 1975. The article is titled "Farmington Church Gets New Windows."
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Writer: George Owen
Photo: George Owen
Donated by David Furber
Farmington First Meetinghouse & Its First Deacon -Deacon Benjamin Furber An Historical Memoir
Farmington First Meetinghouse & Its First Deacon -Deacon Benjamin Furber An Historical Memoir was presented at the First Congregational Church of Farmington, January 1, 1978 by Ethel W. Mazza. The document is eight pages typed on paper. This appears to be a photo copy of the original.
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Ethel W. Mazza
1978
Donated by David Furber
Photos-First Congregational Church UCC Of Farmington Celebrates 200 Years
The public was invited to tour the historic First Congregational Church of Farmington on Sunday, November 12, 2017. People who were married in the church or attended Sunday School since the 1950’s were encouraged to bring photos which will become part of historic displays as the church approaches its 200th anniversary in 2019. The Farmington Historical Society was able to document the displays as well as photograph some of the notable features of the church, known for its Gothic Revival architecture.
These items are digital files and they do not exist in the physical museum collection.
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Stan Freeda
11/27/2017
Pamphlet A Community Thanksgiving Celebration-A Benefit for the Interfaith Food Pantry
2017 pamphlet, ink printed on paper, for a "A Community Thanksgiving Celebration." The event was a benefit for the Interfaith Food Pantry in Farmington. It was hosted by three of the town's places of worship; The Advent Christian Church, the First Congregational Church, and the Saint Peter Catholic Church. It was held on Sunday, November 22nd, at 4pm. The pamphlet contains a welcome, songs to be sung, prayers, spoken verses, readings, list of thanks, and a list of notable volunteer participants in the services.
Size: 7" x 9"
The museum has two copies.
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The Advent Christian Church, the First Congregational Church, and the Saint Peter Catholic Church
The Advent Christian Church, the First Congregational Church, and the Saint Peter Catholic Church
2017
Donated by: Stan Freeda & Kyle Leach
1892 Account 1875 Fire Farmington News, Page3, 1892
An 1892 account of the great 1875 fire on Central Street in Farmington, as presented in the Farmington News, Page3, February 12, 1892. The fire was swift and burned down many notable building including the Elm House hotel, the Thurston factory, Nat Roberts house, the J. F. Clesley house, and the First Congregational Church. Many, many other homes and businesses sustained damage.
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1892
1940 Remembrance 1875 Fire First Congregational Church Farmington News, Page4
A 1940 remembrance of the 1875 fire at the First Congregational Church, as recorded in a communication to the editor and public of the Farmington News. The communication is written by Ned Parker and is on page 4, of the November 22nd 1940 issue.
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1971 Account History Town Clock Farmington News, Page 1
A 1971 account of the history of the town clock from the Farmington News, Page1, the June 10th 1971 issue.
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1971
1898 Account Central Street Fire 1875 Farmington News Page4
A 1898 account of the Central Street Fire in 1875 from the Farmington News, Page 4, May 20th 1898. The fire was swift and burned down many notable buildings including the Elm House hotel, the Thurston factory, Nat Roberts house, the J. F. Clesley house, and the First Congregational Church. Many, many other homes and businesses sustained damage.
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1898
1907 Congregational Church Anniversary & History Farmington News Page 2
An account of the Congregational Church anniversary & history from the 1907 Farmington News, Page2, September 6th 1907 issue.
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1907