South Park Calvary United Presbyterian Church

South Park Calvary United Presbyterian Church is a historic church built in 1853 and located at 1035 Broad Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Newark in Essex County, New Jersey. Only the facade remains, following a 1992 fire.[3][4] Also known as the South Park Presbyterian Church, it was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1936.[5] The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 5, 1972, for its significance in architecture.[6]

South Park Calvary United Presbyterian Church
South Park Calvary United Presbyterian Church is located in Essex County, New Jersey
South Park Calvary United Presbyterian Church
South Park Calvary United Presbyterian Church is located in New Jersey
South Park Calvary United Presbyterian Church
South Park Calvary United Presbyterian Church is located in the United States
South Park Calvary United Presbyterian Church
Location1035 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey
Coordinates40°43′39″N 74°10′38″W
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1853
ArchitectJohn Welch
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.72000784[1]
NJRHP No.1324[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 5, 1972
Designated NJRHPApril 25, 1972

History and description

The church was designed by architect John Welch, one of the founders of American Institute of Architects, using Greek Revival style. It features a portico in Nova Scotia brownstone with four Ionic columns. The church also features twin circular colonnaded towers.[6]

As of 2019, funding is in place to stabilize the facade and create an outdoor performance space behind it.[7][8]

Community garden and site of "The Facade"

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System – (#72000784)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Essex County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. December 22, 2021. p. 23.
  3. "» Church FacadeLincoln Park Coast Cultural District". Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  4. "South Park Church". www.newarkhistory.com. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  5. "South Park Presbyterian Church". Historic American Buildings Survey. 1936.
  6. Gever, Donald W. (June 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: South Park Calvary United Presbyterian Church". National Park Service. With accompanying photo
  7. Kofsky, Jared (8 September 2017). "Performing Arts Space Planned for Church Near Newark's Lincoln Park". Jerseydigs.com. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
  8. "» The Façade!Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District". Retrieved 25 February 2019.
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