Amherst is the site of many interesting buildings and historic landmarks. Since the 1700's, our town has been home to many colorful figures -- some well known and some not so famous. If a particular Amherst resident interests you, we've included links to other sites for additional reading.

As you proceed on the tour, you'll see photos of well-known buildings and learn some interesting details about their history, and read some fascinating anecdotes about the people and places in Amherst. Take this quote from the Amherst Record (1890) about the new Town Hall building:

"We should bear in mind the fact that the architect of the Cathedral at Milan, backed by the wealth of the universe, could not have designed a village horse-shed that would meet with universal favor at the hands of the citizens of Amherst."

More than 100 years later, our discussion over the parking garage must seem eerily familiar.