Church of St. Dismas, the Good Thief facts for kids
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Church of St. Dismas, the Good Thief
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | Clinton Correctional Facility, Cook St., Dannemora, New York |
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| Area | 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) |
| Built | 1941 |
| Architect | Frederick V. Murphy |
| Architectural style | Neogothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001673 |
| Added to NRHP | November 21, 1991 |
The Church of St. Dismas, the Good Thief is a historic Roman Catholic church located in Dannemora, New York. It stands on Cook Street, within the grounds of the Clinton Correctional Facility.
The Church of St. Dismas
The Church of St. Dismas was built between 1939 and 1941. It is a large stone chapel designed in the Neogothic style. This style looks back to the grand churches of the Middle Ages.
Building Features
The church was constructed using fieldstones. These stones were saved from older buildings that were already on the site, some dating back to the 1800s. This included stones from the very first building used as a cell block at the facility.
The church building is shaped like a rectangle. It measures about 52 feet (16 meters) wide and 132 feet (40 meters) long. It has a roof that slopes steeply and is covered with slate tiles.
Design Details
The church features two large oak entrance doors. These doors have metal strapwork that looks like designs from Medieval times. At one corner of the back of the church, there is a tall tower. This tower is about 106 feet (32 meters) high. It has strong corner supports called buttresses and an eight-sided top part known as an spire.
Historical Recognition
The Church of St. Dismas, the Good Thief, was recognized for its historical importance. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1991. This means it is considered a significant historical site in the United States.
