First Meeting House Historical Marker in Torrington, CT is a historic site that commemorates the founding of the first church in Torrington in 1741 by the early settlers from Durham and Windsor, Connecticut. The original Meeting House, known as the Hemlock Church, was built in 1749 on Klug Hill Road before a second Colonial-style Meeting House was constructed in 1786 on Torrington Green.
Throughout its history, the church has seen various renovations and updates, including the installation of a bell in 1797, removal of the gallery in 1884 for a pipe organ, and modernizations such as electric lights in 1920. The church building and grounds have evolved over the years, with additions like a chapel in 1872, a ladies parlor and kitchen in 1902, and a library in 1954, reflecting the changing needs and styles of the congregation.
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