the district is roughly centered on the junction of main street with mount tabor avenue, and extends south beyond depot street and north nearly to creamery brook road. there are 83 buildings in the district, most of which are of historical significance. the majority are greek revival in style, although some of the more prominent buildings are in later, and more elaborate, italianate and queen anne styles. there are a small number of buildings, mainly residence, built in the early decades of the 20th century. prominent civic buildings include the library, fire station, and two churches, the oldest a c. 1838 congregational church with early gothic features.