St. John's Church, Philadelphia facts for kids
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St. John's Church, Northern Liberties
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 Location in Philadelphia
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| Location | 220--230 Brown St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S> |
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| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1815 |
| Architect | Strickland, William |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 83002278 |
| Added to NRHP | February 24, 1983 |
St. John's Church, Northern Liberties was an old and important church building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built a long time ago, in 1815. A famous architect named William Strickland designed it. This church is one of his oldest buildings that is still standing today. Strickland also designed the Second Bank of the United States in the same year. St. John's Church is the seventh oldest church still standing in Pennsylvania. This count does not include older Quaker meetinghouses.
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St. John's Church: A Historic Building
How the Church Was Built
The church was built in 1815. It was designed by William Strickland, a very well-known architect from that time. The building is a great example of his early work. Later, a wooden steeple was added above the entrance of the church. This happened sometime before 1931.
Changes Over Time
For many years, the church was used by an Episcopalian parish. In 1931, the church was given a new name and purpose. It became the Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church. Then, in 1972, the Episcopalian parish sold the building to the Romanian community. This allowed the Romanian Orthodox Church to continue using it.
A Recognized Landmark
Because of its history and architecture, St. John's Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The National Register is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect these buildings.
