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 the grounds of the Clinton Correctional Facility. This special church is named after Saint Dismas, who is known as "the Good Thief."
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Discover the Church of St. Dismas
This beautiful church was built between 1939 and 1941. It is a large stone chapel designed in a style similar to Gothic Revival. This means it looks like the grand churches built many centuries ago.
How the Church Was Built
The church was constructed using fieldstones. These are natural stones found in fields. Many of these stones were reused from older stone buildings that were already on the site. This helped to give the church a unique and historic feel.
Church Design and Features
The Church of St. Dismas is a rectangular building. It measures about 52 feet (16 m) wide and 132 feet (40 m) long. It has a very steep roof covered with slate tiles. The main entrance features two large oak doors. These doors have cool metal designs that look like something from Medieval times.
At one corner of the church, there is a tall tower. This tower is about 106-foot (32 m) high. It has strong corner supports called buttresses and an eight-sided top part known as an octagonal spire. These features make the church look even more impressive and classic.
A Recognized Historic Place
Because of its unique history and architecture, the Church of St. Dismas was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. This means it is officially recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
