The Sherborn Old Town Hall was built in 1858 with a bequest from Thomas Dowse, a descendant of one of Sherborn's founding families. His will provided for a Great Hall for town meetings, social events, and a School Room for higher education in the classics. Elbridge Boyden, a noted architect who also designed Mechanics Hall in Worcester, incorporated an Italianate style similar to other East Coast buildings at the time.
The building rises two-and-a-half stories to a gable roof and cupola with a gilded weathervane. The Old Town Hall first served as Sherborn's high school from 1859-1873 and for the next 100 years it was at various times the home of town government and many community social events until it fell into disrepair.
The building rises two-and-a-half stories to a gable roof and cupola with a gilded weathervane. The Old Town Hall first served as Sherborn's high school from 1859-1873 and for the next 100 years it was at various times the home of town government and many community social events until it fell into disrepair.
Services
We have a select group of Preferred Caterers that has been chosen based on our Function Coordinators' past historical experience. In addition we have a Pantry with an institutional size warming oven and refrigerator, stainless steel serving table, and sink for washing/rinsing. There is a Service Bar located in the hallway just outside the Great Hall on the 2nd floor.
Weddings at the 1858 Town House are as individual as you are. Elaborately staged affairs, as well as simple, elegant events and everything in between are possible. A classic New England wedding in the Great Hall can accommodate up to 130 guests at a seated dinner with a dance floor. When holding a wedding at the 1858 Town House, the site is available for your use, and only your use, for the entire day.
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Janet Feld Greene
Mar 20, 2017
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