St. Anne's Episcopal Church (Calais, Maine) facts for kids
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| Location | 29 Church Street Calais, Maine |
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| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1853 |
| Architect | James Renwick Jr. |
| Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 82000789 |
| Added to NRHP | July 8, 1982 |
St. Anne's Episcopal Church is a very old and special church in Calais, Maine. It was built in 1853. This church is a great example of Carpenter Gothic style. It is also the only building in Maine known to be designed by the famous architect James Renwick Jr.. The church building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This list helps protect important historical places. St. Anne's is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine.
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About the Church Building
St. Anne's Church is in the middle of Calais. It sits at the corner of Church Street and Washington Street. The church is made of wood and has one main floor. It has a pointed roof, which is called a gable roof. The outside walls are covered with a special type of siding called board-and-batten. This means long, flat boards are placed side by side, with thin strips (battens) covering the gaps. The church sits on a strong foundation made of granite.
Towers and Windows
The front of the church faces Church Street. On the right side, there is a tall tower with four sections. On the left, there is a smaller tower with two sections and an open bell area. The main entrance to the church is in the bottom part of the tall tower. Above the entrance, there is a narrow, pointed window. Higher up, there is a bell tower with louvered openings, which let sound out. The very top section of this tower has a large clock. It is finished with a decorative railing and small pointed tops called pinnacles.
The main part of the church's front has a stepped design. In the center, there is a beautiful stained-glass window. This window has four parts and fancy stone or wood patterns around it.
History of St. Anne's
The church was built in 1853. It was designed by a very important architect named James Renwick Jr.. He is famous for designing many buildings.
The Architect, James Renwick Jr.
James Renwick Jr. is best known for designing St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York. This huge cathedral was built between 1858 and 1873. In 1853, when St. Anne's Church was being built, Renwick was also working on the Smithsonian Institution Building. This building is sometimes called "The Castle" and is in Washington, D.C. St. Anne's Episcopal Church is the only building in Maine that we know was designed by James Renwick Jr.
More to Explore
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Maine
- St. Anne's Episcopal Church (disambiguation)
