Rectory and Church of the Immaculate Conception facts for kids
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Rectory and Church of the Immaculate Conception
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| Location | 4 North St., Norfolk, Connecticut |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1924 |
| Architect | Taylor, Alfredo S.G. |
| MPS | Taylor, Alfredo S. G., TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 82004459 |
| Added to NRHP | August 2, 1982 |
The Rectory and Church of the Immaculate Conception is a historic church and its nearby house (called a rectory) in Norfolk, Connecticut. These buildings were first built in the 1800s. A famous architect named Alfredo S. G. Taylor changed them a lot in 1925.
This place is important because of Taylor's special work. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it is a protected historic site. The church is part of a larger group with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Canaan Village.
Church Design and Style
The Church of the Immaculate Conception is located in the northern part of Norfolk village. It stands on the east side of North Street. The main church building is shaped like a cross. It is a tall, one-story building made of wood. The outside is covered in stucco, which is a type of plaster. The roof has a cross-gable design.
The church first looked like a typical country church from the mid-1800s. This style is called Greek Revival. Now, it has a larger stucco tower at the front. The bottom of the tower is made of stone, which then smoothly changes to stucco.
The Rectory Building
The rectory is the house next to the church. It stands just north of the church. It is a square, two-story building made of wood. It has a hip roof, which slopes inward on all sides. The outside of the rectory is also covered in stucco. This makes it match the church's appearance.
Alfredo S.G. Taylor's Influence
The changes to the church were designed by Alfredo S.G. Taylor. He was an architect from New York City. Taylor spent many summers in Norfolk in the early 1900s. He designed more than 30 buildings in Norfolk, including this church.
Taylor often used stone in his designs. The stucco on the church gives it a look similar to Spanish Revival architecture. This style is inspired by buildings from Spain. Taylor also drew plans for an altar inside the church. These drawings are rare examples of his interior design work. However, the altar he designed is not the one used today.
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