St. James' Episcopal Church and Parish House facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. James' Episcopal Church |
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| St. James' Episcopal Church and Parish House |
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| St. James' Church | |
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| 40°51′50″N 73°54′0″W / 40.86389°N 73.90000°W | |
| Location | 2500 Jerome Ave., Fordham, The Bronx, New York City |
| Country | United States |
| Language(s) | American English |
| Denomination | Episcopal |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | 5 July 1853 |
| Founder(s) | Joshua Weaver |
| Dedication | James the Great |
| Consecrated | November 1, 1865 |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | May 28, 1864 |
| Construction cost | $25,000 |
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| Materials | Stone |
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| Diocese | New York |
| Province | International Atlantic Province (Province 2) |
St. James' Episcopal Church and Parish House are important historic buildings. They are located at 2500 Jerome Avenue in the Fordham neighborhood of The Bronx, New York City. The church was started on July 5, 1853. It was the first Episcopal church in Fordham.
At first, the church community met in another building. Then, on June 11, 1854, they bought an old schoolhouse to use as their meeting place. On October 1, 1854, the Rev. Joshua Weaver became the first leader, or rector, of the church.
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The Church Building's Design and History
The main church building was designed in 1863 by an architect named Henry C. Dudley. On May 28, 1864, a special ceremony took place. Bishop Horatio Potter laid the first stone, called the cornerstone, for the new building.
The church was officially opened and blessed on November 1, 1865. This day is known as All Saints' Day.
Building Materials and Style
The church is made from "native stone," which means stone found nearby. It also has special brownstone decorations. The building is designed in the Gothic Revival style. This style looks like old European cathedrals.
The church cost about $25,000 to build. This was a lot of money back then!
The Parish House and Its Purpose
Next to the church is a stone building called the parish house. It was built between 1891 and 1892. This building was designed by architect Henry Franklin Kilburn.
The parish house is also a very important building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It was also named a New York City Landmark in 1980. This means it's a protected historic site.
Other Buildings on the Property
The church also used to own an apartment building. This building was constructed after World War I to help with a housing shortage. It also helped the church earn money.
The apartment building opened in 1924. However, the church faced financial difficulties later on. They ended up selling the property in 1924.
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