Grace Church (Providence, Rhode Island)
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Rhode Island /
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Providence, Rhode Island /
Mathewson Street, 175
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Episcopal Church, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Gothic revival (architecture), 1840s construction
Designed by Richard Upjohn, America's pre-eminent nineteenth century cathedral architect, Grace Church is one of the foremost examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the country today.
In 1846, a visiting dignitary described it as "an architectural wonder" with its many arches, vaulted ceiling, and the first painted windows ever seen in Rhode Island
The art of a half century (1875-1929) glows from Grace Church's magnificent stained glass windows. The Church contains over fifteen of these unique art treasures, including one window designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany."
Episcopal Church founded in 1829.
www.gracechurchprovidence.org/first.htm
Added to National Register of Histroric Places: June 19, 1972
NRHP Reference#: 72000042
In 1846, a visiting dignitary described it as "an architectural wonder" with its many arches, vaulted ceiling, and the first painted windows ever seen in Rhode Island
The art of a half century (1875-1929) glows from Grace Church's magnificent stained glass windows. The Church contains over fifteen of these unique art treasures, including one window designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany."
Episcopal Church founded in 1829.
www.gracechurchprovidence.org/first.htm
Added to National Register of Histroric Places: June 19, 1972
NRHP Reference#: 72000042
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Church_(Providence,_Rhode_Island)
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 41°49'18"N 71°24'48"W
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