Proceedings and Addresses at the Dedication of the Town Hall, in Swansea, Mass (Classic Reprint): On Wednesday, September 9, 1891: On Wednesday, September 9, 1891 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Historic Swansea Town Hall: a gift that shaped the town’s center and culture
This edition recounts the dedication of the Swansea Town Hall, a landmark funded by Hon. Frank S. Stevens. The building sits opposite his residence and blends rough field stones with Longmeadow brown-stone trim, set in Portland cement. Its design features a tall tower with a clock and bell, and a spacious interior with a 500-seat main hall.

The town hall includes a library and reading room, a fireproof records vault, and flexible doors that connect the main hall to the vestibule and front rooms. The plan allows for festival use and future kitchen space, while a bronze tablet will commemorate the donor and purpose. The finished interior emphasizes acoustic design, shellac finish, and carefully proportioned spaces for public service, meetings, and cultural events.

What you’ll experience:
- Architectural details of the gift and its purposeful placement in the town
- A look at the hall’s layout: main room, library, selectmen’s room, and bell deck
- Materials, finishes, and decorative features chosen for durability and beauty
- The broader history of Swansea’s public buildings and civic life

Ideal for readers of local history, architecture, and community storytelling, this volume brings a vivid slice of late 19th‑century civic pride to life.

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