Brookfield Town Hall

Brookfield Town Hall

Postcard view, c. 1915
Location NH 109, Brookfield, New Hampshire
Coordinates 43°33′37″N 71°4′4″W / 43.56028°N 71.06778°W / 43.56028; -71.06778Coordinates: 43°33′37″N 71°4′4″W / 43.56028°N 71.06778°W / 43.56028; -71.06778
Area 0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Architectural style Late Victorian
NRHP Reference # 85001189[1]
Added to NRHP June 6, 1985

The Brookfield Town Hall is located on New Hampshire Route 109 in the center of Brookfield, New Hampshire. It has served as the rural community's town hall since its construction in 1822-23, and is its only major public meeting space. The 1-1/2 story main block has been extended by a single-story addition to its rear, which was originally a one-room schoolhouse. Although the building was also originally used for religious services, these now rarely take place. The building underwent two major renovations: In the 1870s and 1880s the box pews were removed, replaced by settees, and the pulpit was replaced by a platform. Quarters were built for the selectmen to meet, and for a space that house first the library, and then a kitchen. In the early 19th century, a bell was donated to the town, resulting in the construction of a Victorian tower and belfry, and a gradual restyling of the interior to Victorian styles. This readaption of an older town hall is distinctive in the region, where most towns built new town halls. Alterations since that time have been modest.[2]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "NRHP nomination for Brookfield Town Hall" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2014-05-03.


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