Oakes Ames Memorial Hall

Easton, MA · Other · Capacity: medium (150-300) · Genres: classical, folk

In 1879 the children of Oakes Ames commissioned the great American architect Henry Hobson Richardson to design the Memorial Hall as a tribute to their father. Richardson was the most influential architect of his time and is well known in Boston for his iconic Trinity Church. The Hall’s rounded arches, dramatic roof lines, and heavy masonry adorned with medieval-inspired carvings are typical of the Richardsonian Romanesque style. North Easton has four more H.H. Richardson buildings, including...