Taunton Green Historic District
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Taunton Green Historic District is a historic area located at the center of the city of Taunton, Massachusetts
at the junction of Broadway, Taunton Green, Main and Court Streets. It forms the intersection of U.S. Route 44
and State routes 140 and 138.
The green was laid out in 1830 and added to the National Register of Historic Places
in 1985 and contains approximately 20 buildings on 50 acres (20 ha). The Taunton Green Historic District directly abuts the Bristol County Courthouse Complex
historic district.
Taunton Green has historically the gathering place for troops headed to war and since 1914 it has hosted the city's annual holiday light display which attracts visitors from throughout the area, giving Taunton the nickname of "The Christmas City".
In July 2004, the historic Templar's Hall (c. 1850) and Cohannet Block (1870) (commonly referred to as the Seeley Building) located on the corner of Taunton Green and Weir Street were destroyed by an arsonist.
Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the seat of Bristol County and the hub of the Greater Taunton Area. The city is located south of Boston, east of Providence, north of Fall River and west of Plymouth. The City of Taunton is situated on the Taunton River...
at the junction of Broadway, Taunton Green, Main and Court Streets. It forms the intersection of U.S. Route 44
U.S. Route 44
U.S. Route 44 is an east–west United States highway that runs for 237 miles through four states in the Northeastern region of the United States. The western terminus is at U.S. Route 209 and New York State Route 55 in Kerhonkson, a hamlet in the Hudson Valley region of New York...
and State routes 140 and 138.
The green was laid out in 1830 and added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1985 and contains approximately 20 buildings on 50 acres (20 ha). The Taunton Green Historic District directly abuts the Bristol County Courthouse Complex
Bristol County Courthouse Complex
The Bristol County Courthouse Complex Historic District contains three historic buildings located along Court Street in Taunton, Massachusetts, including the Bristol County Superior Courthouse, the Bristol County Registry of Deeds and the former First District Courthouse. The city’s Korean War and...
historic district.
Taunton Green has historically the gathering place for troops headed to war and since 1914 it has hosted the city's annual holiday light display which attracts visitors from throughout the area, giving Taunton the nickname of "The Christmas City".
In July 2004, the historic Templar's Hall (c. 1850) and Cohannet Block (1870) (commonly referred to as the Seeley Building) located on the corner of Taunton Green and Weir Street were destroyed by an arsonist.
Contributing properties
(partial listing)- Taunton Green (historic town common)
- J.R. Tallman & Co, Inc. (1913), 11-12 Court Street
- Crocker Building (1898), 4 Court Street
- Boys & Girls Club of Taunton (1913), 31 Court Street
- 43 Taunton Green (1831), current facade added in 1893
- Dunbar Block (c. 1830), 44-49 Taunton Green
- Union Block (1860), 1-37 Main Street
- Bank Blocks (c. 1855), 4, 5 & 9 Taunton Green
- Taylor Building (1889), 10-14 Taunton Green
- Jones Block (1874), 5-29 Broadway
- Donovan Building (c. 1900), 28 Broadway
Properties with separate NRHP Listings
- United States PostUS Post Office-Taunton MainUS Post Office-Taunton Main is an historic post office located at 37 Taunton Green in Taunton, Massachusetts.The office was built in 1930 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.-See also:*Taunton Green...
(1932), 37 Taunton Green
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Taunton, MassachusettsNational Register of Historic Places listings in Taunton, MassachusettsList of Registered Historic Places in Taunton, Massachusetts, which has been transferred from and is an integral part of National Register of Historic Places listings in Bristol County, Massachusetts...
- Taunton City HallTaunton City HallTaunton City Hall is an historic city hall containing the offices of the municipal government for the city of Taunton, Massachusetts, including the office of the mayor and the city council chambers. The building was originally constructed in 1848, and expanded in 1896. It is a contributing...
- Church Green