By: Amanda

The mighty Romans came to Clinton around 1890. They gave some of the best contribution to art in architecture. Like any art, influence from others makes new art unique and different. This is actuallay what the Romans did.

Rome had a lot of people; they needed large structures that could hold multitudes. Romans used a mixture of mortar, gravel and rubble, so they could build huge structures of enormous proportions.

Roman architecture brought with it the arch, vault, and dome along with structural elements and materials. The Roman's creative achievement was of the highest order, and in construction, planing and engineering. What was so impressive was the buildings enormous size and practicality rather that aesthetic feeling. Also, they formed the basic construction of the sewers, bridges and aqueducts.

In Clinton, Ma there is a few Roman structures that make Clinton, Clinton. The following structures are:

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

Foster Fountain - Central Park Area

The St. Nicholas Greek Church has large domed roof like the Pantheon. Its structure is large and practical. The Wachusett Spillway is very similar to an aqueduct. The Romans used the huge arches for support to carry water. Another Roman influence in Clinton is the Central Park fountain. Romans made sculptors of realistic people very similar to the sculptures in Clinton. The fountain has young maidens and cherubs casually sitting. This piece brings to the park a romantic and calm mood.