Steeples; reaching to heaven or shouting out their location to you?

From our picturesque little downtown of Putnam, I can easily see 3 steeples, belonging to the;

1) Congregational Church of Putnam

2) St. Mary's Church

3) Putnam's Town Hall

Steeples are as New England as it gets.  The steeple was one of the first architectural forms to be cultivated in New England, and it is still one of our most boasted calling cards. 

Steeples are associated mostly with churches, but are found in other New England buildings, like Putnam's town hall, as well. Some say the steeples were made to reach towards heaven, as those early New England settlers were very dedicated to their religions. The tall steeples certainly did shout out the location of their buildings to the countrysides and travelers seeking refuge. You can always spot them from afar.

Remember the children's rhyme (recited with the use of your hands and fingers):

This is the church, this is the steeple, open the door, and see all the people. 

Do you enjoy old New England architecture, such as steeples? Do you look around and even see them poking up where they do? Do you enjoy the architecture of your town?

I am a Putnamaniac because I love the steeples I see around town!

  Putnam Town Hall

Putnam Congregational Church