Gillon Block
Also known as Ring & Welch Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Gillon Block
Gillon Block, at 189 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 21, 1982. It was among the first 2 of Milford’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, recreation and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 138 other Massachusetts listings. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 42 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
189 Main St., Milford · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Victorian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Victorian.
Memories of Gillon Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Gillon Block
Is Gillon Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 21, 1982 (Register number 82000488).
Is Gillon Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is The Parsonage, 13.9 miles away.
Can you visit Gillon Block?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Gillon Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 42 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63797274 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.