1794 MEETING HOUSE

NEW SALEM, MA

The 1794 Meeting House is a historic building located in New Salem, Massachusetts. Built in 1794, the Meeting House is a two-story, wooden structure with a steeply pitched roof and a prominent bell tower. It served as the center of religious and community life in New Salem for many years, and was used for town meetings, church services, and other public events.

The Meeting House features a simple, elegant design with classic New England architectural features, including tall, multi-paned windows, a central entrance with a pedimented portico, and a symmetrical layout. Inside, the building has a traditional meetinghouse layout, with a large central space for worship or public gatherings, surrounded by pews and galleries.

Over the years, the 1794 Meeting House has undergone several renovations and restorations, including the installation of new windows, the addition of a modern heating system, and the repair of the bell tower. Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public for tours and special events. It serves as a symbol of the rich history and cultural heritage of New Salem and the surrounding region.

1794 MEETING HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NEW SALEM MA. US MID #8402500424

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 70,300 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 9785445200
• website: http://www.1794meetinghouse.org

1794 MEETINGHOUSE INC
PO BOX 8
NEW SALEM
MA
01355

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