All Saints Church (Peterborough, New Hampshire) facts for kids
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| Location | 51 Concord Street Peterborough, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) |
| Built | ca. 1916-1920 |
| Architect | Ralph Adams Cram |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000290 |
| Added to NRHP | December 1, 1980 |
All Saints Church is a historic Episcopal church located in Peterborough, New Hampshire. It was finished in 1914. This church is a great example of an English country church, designed by the famous architect Ralph Adams Cram. On December 1, 1980, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
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What Does All Saints Church Look Like?
All Saints Church is found north of downtown Peterborough. It sits on the east side of Concord Street (United States Route 202). The church is a single-story building. It is built from granite found right in the local area.
The church has a cross shape when you look at it from above. A small chapel extends from its south side. The outside walls are made of rough stone. The front of the church has a main entrance. This entrance is set inside a pointed archway, like those seen in Gothic buildings. There are strong supports, called buttresses, at the corners of the building.
Above the entrance, in the pointed roof section, there is a round stained glass window. A square tower stands tall where the main part of the church meets the side sections. This tower has openings with louvers (slanted slats) for the bells. The roof of the main church section is very steep.
How Was All Saints Church Built?
All Saints Church started as a small group in 1904. It became a full church in 1914. In 1912, the architect Ralph Adams Cram began designing the church. He used styles called Colonial Revival and Gothic Revival. One of his inspirations was St. Mary the Virgin Church in Iffley, Oxfordshire, England.
A person named Mary Lyon Cheney Schofield paid for the church. Because of this, Cram did not have to make changes to his artistic plans. This allowed him to create a truly special building. Many people consider it one of the best works by an important American architect. The beautiful stained glass windows were designed by Charles Connick. The very first church service in the new building was held on August 8, 1920.
What Happens at All Saints Church Today?
All Saints Church is still an active church today. It is part of the Monadnock Deanery. This is a group of churches within the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire. The current leader of the church is The Rev. Dr. Jennifer L. Walters.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
- All Saints Church (disambiguation)
