Holy Trinity Church (Juneau, Alaska) facts for kids
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Holy Trinity Church
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 Location in Juneau
Location in Alaska
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| Location | 415 Fourth Street Juneau, Alaska |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1896 |
| Built by | George E. James |
| Architect | Foss & Olsen (1956) |
| Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000528 |
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| Added to NRHP | October 19, 1978 |
The Holy Trinity Church is a special church found in Juneau, Alaska, a city in Alaska. It is also known as the Church of the Holy Trinity (Episcopal). The church you see today was built in 2009. It replaced an older building from 1896 that was sadly destroyed by a fire on March 12, 2006.
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The Original Church Building
The first Holy Trinity Church was built in 1896. It was designed by an architect named George E. James. The church was built in a style called Carpenter Gothic. This style uses wood to create designs that look like stone Gothic churches. It often features tall, pointed windows and steep roofs.
Early History and Changes
The church was built by Foss and Olsen. It was made for a new church group that started just one year before, in 1895. Sometime before 1914, the church building was lifted up. This allowed workers to add a basement underneath it.
In 1956, a new hall was built next to the church. This hall was called the parish hall. It did not look like the old church. It did not use the Carpenter Gothic style.
A Special Role
From 1918 to 1944, the Holy Trinity Church had a very important job. It served as the pro-cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Alaska. A pro-cathedral is a church that acts as a main church for a bishop, even if it's not officially a cathedral.
Becoming a Historic Place
On October 19, 1978, the old church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important buildings, sites, and objects in the United States. Being on this list means the place is special and worth protecting because of its history or design.
See also
External links
- Church of the Holy Trinity homepage
