St. Mary's Episcopal Church (Brooklyn)
St. Mary's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church at 230 Classon Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, New York City. It was built in 1858 of Belleville brownstone in the Gothic Revival style.
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| Location | 230 Classon Ave., Brooklyn, New York |
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| Coordinates | 40°41′34″N 73°57′40″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1858 |
| Architect | Richard T. Auchmuty |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001701[1] |
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| Added to NRHP | July 21, 1983 |
| Designated NYCL | October 27, 1981 |
The building features a square tower with polygonal extension and a broach spire. The Johnson Memorial Parish House was built in 1892. Also on the property is the rectory; a 2+1⁄2-story brick house with a mansard roof and large oriel window.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]
Parishioners are largely Anglicans of West Indian descent. Community events include concerts, flea markets, brunches, classes, and lectures. In July 2011, the Sacristy of the Church was renovated.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- Larry E. Gobrecht (August 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Registration:St. Mary's Episcopal Church". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2011-02-20. See also: "Accompanying six photos".
External links
Media related to St. Mary's Episcopal Church (Brooklyn) at Wikimedia Commons
- St Mary's Brooklyn Official site
