Church of the Holy Cross (Troy, New York) facts for kids
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Church of the Holy Cross
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Church of the Holy Cross and the Mary Warren Free Institute
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | 136 8th Street, Troy, New York, USA |
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| Built | 1844 |
| Architect | Alexander Jackson Davis; Richard Upjohn |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001253 |
| Added to NRHP | June 4th, 1973 |
The Church of the Holy Cross is a historic building in Troy, New York. It is a special church that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in New York in 1973. This means it is an important place in American history. The church is located right next to the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus.
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About the Church of the Holy Cross
How the Church Started
The Church of the Holy Cross was started by a woman named Mary Warren in the early 1840s. Her son, Nathan B. Warren, helped lead the building project. The main part of the church, called the nave, was built in 1844. It was designed by a famous architect named Alexander Jackson Davis.
Building and Music
Later, in 1848, another part of the church, called the chancel, was added. This part was designed by a different architect, Richard Upjohn. It was finished and opened in January 1849.
In 1846, the church started one of the first choirs in an Episcopal church in the United States. During their special services, the choir would sing many parts of the worship. This included psalms, creeds, and responses, just like in English cathedrals.
The Mary Warren Free Institute
In 1863, a building called the Mary Warren Free Institute was built next to the church. Mary Warren wanted this institute to help people learn more about religion and music. The Institute is still there today, continuing its work.
Church Closure
Why the Church Closed
Over time, fewer people attended the Church of the Holy Cross. Because of this, the church officially closed its doors on December 6, 2009.
New Ownership
After the church closed, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bought the property. The institute is now the owner of this historic building.
