Newtown Historic District

300 W Frederick St

Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1894

BrickContributes to the historic character of the district

1894
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From the National Register nomination

Brick; 1 story with bell tower; complex gable roof with bell tower; 3 bays. Gothic Revival. 1894, remodeled 1902 and 1948. Entrance in bell tower, All openings are lancet or pointed-arch, with decorative brick-work and keystones; many are stained glass, Contrasting stone water-table. Corbelled brick cornices, Original church building designed by architect T. J. Collins proved unacceptable and was completely remodeled in 1902, Additional minor alterations completed in 1948, The adjoining Parish House, constructed in 1929, is of brick with contrasting stone trim, in a Jacobethan Revival style with complex gable roof and multi-light windows, Architect: T. J. Collins.

People

  • T. J. Collins architect in 1894 (Original church building designed by architect T. J. Collins proved unacceptable and was completely remodeled in 1902)

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