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The First Baptist Church
Main Street
This is one of the oldest congregations in Nashua. The first gathering building was built at this same site in 1833. A fire in 1848 destroyed the original structure and this is the structure built in its place. It is however missing one of its greatest attributes, the original massive steeple of which was four times as tall as the one in this photo.
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Unitarian-Universalist Church
Lowell Street
The Unitarian Church was born in 1827 and many of Nashua's founding civic leaders attended here. The attached cemetery homes many if not most of Nashua's fore fathering heritage. The Greek Revival columns that decorate the front of this church really are major supports. The center of each is a felled tree imported from outside of Nashua.
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The Olive Street Church
Olive Street
The Olive Street Church was designed by Asher Benjamin, famous architect. This church was built by the Nashua Manufacturing Company as part of the patented Waltham-Lowell mill system in 1827. Girls working in the mill were required to go to this church every Sunday. Sadly, this historic structure was demolished in 1881.
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Main Street Methodist
Main Street
Built in 1868, Main Street Methodist sits next to the historic home of Isaac Spaulding. Both the church and the Isaac Spaulding house are somewhat hidden from view to those who are just passing by. Sometime, you may wish to take a moment to enjoy the large tree in front of this church; a beautiful retreat from the hustle and bustle of Main Street.
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Saint Louis de Gonzague
West Hollis Street
First built in 1871, Saint Louis has a rich heritage of French parishioners. Named after the Patron Saint of Catholic Youth, Saint Aloysius born Luigi Gonzaga, this church headed by Father Millette started a very popular parochial school to compliment the parish. Other property included from this church includes donated land used to create Nashua's first hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital. The church burned down in 1976 leaving only the shortest steeple.
more about St. Louis
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The First Church
Concord Street
This church is a visual monument at the top of Main Street. The parishioners of this church first congregated in a building on Main Street on the corner of Pearson and Main. In 1893 the marlboro granite, rose windowed gothic structure was built. Located in the tower are chimes featured in the 1892 Chicago Worlds Fair.
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| Photo collage by Robin Ann |
Saint Francis Xavier
Chandler Street
I think this whole site is becoming my gallery. If you haven't already looked there, you'll see what I mean! A little abstract this photo may be as it is actually six photos to represent the intrigue of this massive church. Originally built in 1898, it is the tallest church in Nashua and the first in New Hampshire to be built with marble. Three bells are housed in the carillon named Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
see two more pictures of Saint Francis Xavier
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Saint Patricks Church
Spring Street
This Church finished construction in 1909 by the growing community of Nashua Irish Catholics. A memorable first mass was given on December 25th by the Reverend Matthew Creamer, instrumental in the creation of this parish and a dedicated leader of his people.
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Saint Philip Church
West Hollis Street
This is an artist rendition St. Philip's church. It would be built in 1974.
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