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
The First Church Farmington News Article
"The First Church" a Farmington News article about the first church and meetinghouse on Meetinghouse Hill from , Page2, June 15, 1888.
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Farmington News
Farmington News
1888
Farmington News, "Farmington Illustrated," Four Page Article & Photos 1903
December 11, 1903 article from the Farmington News, titled "Farmington Illustrated." It is a four page article written by Ned L. Parker.
The article includes photos of many Farmington buildings, but does not credit the photographer in the article. They my have been taken by the staff photographer at the Farmington News or provided by local residents.
The article contains a written history, from the 1790's to the early twentieth century. Details are provided about many notable figures in Farmington history, Other important subjects covered are government, business in Farmington, manufacturing, the Town block system, churches, schools, and the Opera House, which contained the town hall and library.
FHS- Kyle Leach
Farmington News, Ned L. Parker
Farmington News, Ned L. Parker
Farmington News
1790's - early 20th Century
First Congregational Church Farmington NH 2002 Directory-Abridged
First Congregational Church Farmington NH 2002 Directory-Abridged
First Congregational Church Farmington NH
First Congregational Church Farmington NH
2002
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
Color Photos Farmington NH First Congregational Church Clock Being Repaired
Photographs of the Farmington NH First Congregational Church clock being repaired. The color photos appear to be taken from a vantage point on Main Street. two workers can be seen doing work on the clock.
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Joann Doke
Puddledock Press
Joann Doke
Puddledock Press
Joann Doke
Puddledock Press
Souvenir Postcard Congregational Church Farmington NH
A blue-green-brown colorized souvenir postcard of the First Congregational Church of Farmington NH. The postcard photo focuses on a left side view of the church, at the turn of Main Street, coming into downtown, and surrounding locations of the church along main Street. Local businesses and other buildings are visible from the view, as are many, large trees, shrubs, and electrical poles. An adjoining property, to the left, has a white fence.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
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Metropolitan News Company , Boston
Metropolitan News Company , Boston
Early 20th Century
Postmark on back is 1906.
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
Mixed Photo Collection Farmington Landmarks & Buildings Circa 1920-1930
Mixed photo collection of Farmington landmarks & buildings, mostly downtown, circa 1920-1930. All are placed in a leather photo booklet with holding corners and cloth ribbon for binding.
Unknown
1930's
From the estate of Robert and Frances Rollins. Mrs. Rollins was from Farmington. Her maiden name was Jones. Given the the Farmington Historical Society by Michael A. Griffin, their nephew.