Hingham Congregational Church
Hingham, MA – Acella Construction Corporation will provide construction management services for the historic circa-1847 Hingham Congregational Church.
The $3 million renovation will carefully balance the need to repair the building’s aging infrastructure while respecting and preserving the house of worship, located at 378 Main Street in Hingham.
When the original cornerstone of the building was laid on July 19, 1848, a zinc box containing historical church documents was also buried on the site. Unsuccessful attempts to find the time capsule were made at special events in 1947 and again in 1997. The project’s extensive sitework at the front entrance may increase the likelihood that the time capsule will be discovered. A new time capsule, highlighting important themes of HCC’s 2016 church life will be presented at the groundbreaking ceremony and later buried.
The project began with a simple goal to make the building more accessible and welcoming. “The addition of a handicap ramp was the catalyst for the project,” said Roger Hoit, prominent Hingham architect, and member of the building and grounds team.
Hingham Congregational Church is a landmark on Hingham’s Main Street. Plans to restore the building and beautify church grounds will preserve this historic New England scene.
