Bethany Congregational Church is one of the historic congregations in Quincy. It was established in1832. The building we see today is in the Gothic Revival style. It was designed and built in 1927. There were two things about this church façade that I found interesting. The first was the large multi-sectioned stained glass window above the entrance. The second was square tower that was off-center and had pinnacles instead of a steeple. To me, it had the appearance of a small cathedral. It is on the National Register of Historic places. I rate The Houghs Neck Congregational Church at 4.50. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.See more..
The Houghs Neck Congregational Church congregation dates back to the early 1880’s as nondenominational. Construction of the building we see today began in November 1931 with much volunteer labor. The church was dedicated on Easter Sunday in April 1932. The nave and second floor were added later. The new sanctuary was dedicated on December 29, 1940. In subsequent years, stained glass windows and an electronic organ were added. Other improvements have been made. The church bell is visible in the open belfry. The red door suggests a welcoming atmosphere inside. Red doors were an early American symbol for hospitality. The façade of church appears to be Quincy granite. The stone front gives it the look of a stone church in the English countryside. I think this pretty church with a slightly quaint look fits in well with the Houghs Neck section of Quincy as that area has a casual beach town character. I rate The Houghs Neck Congregational Church at 4.25. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.See more..
The Most Blessed Sacrament Church dates back to 1915. This multi-gabled stone church has a large pointed Gothic-style, honeycomb-pattern stained glass window above the entryway. The vestibule on the front of the building has some detailed carpentry above the entry door that’s indicative of the Stick style of architecture. The reddish color paint on the wood trim of the church stands out against the lighter-color stone, although there are some stones that the paint closely matches. There are two statues on the grounds. One statue depicts the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with his arms outstretched and palms upward in an ancient position for prayer. The other statue is of Mary, the Blessed Mother. She is wearing blue which is a common color for her clothing. I liked both of them. Overall, I think it’s a pretty church. Whenever I pass this church en route to a friend’s house, I know I’m in the final stretch of my drive to my destination on Hough’s Neck. It’s become an almost-there landmark for me. When traveling Sea Street in the Adams Shore or Hough Neck sections, it’s worth a look. I rate Most Blessed Sacrament Church at 4.25. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.See more..
