St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Green Island, New York) facts for kids
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church, March 2010
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 Location in New York
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| Location | 69-75 Hudson Ave., Green Island, New York |
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| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1866 |
| Architect | Littel, Emlyn T.; Clarke, Otis |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian, American Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001839 |
| Added to NRHP | November 7, 1978 |
St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a very old and beautiful church building. It is located in Green Island, New York, which is in Albany County, New York. This church is special because of its unique design. It was built a long time ago, in 1866.
About St. Mark's Church
St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a historic building. It is a place where people of the Episcopal faith gather. The church was built between 1866 and 1867. It has a special look called the Gothic Revival style.
Its Special Style
The church building is made of stone with brick details. It has a roof that is very steep. This roof is covered with colorful slate tiles. The front of the church has three pointed windows. It also has a round window, which is called a rose window. There is a stone tower where a bell would be.
Next to the church is a two-story brick building. This building is called the rectory. It was added later, between 1883 and 1884. The rectory is where the church's priest or minister might live.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its unique architecture and history, St. Mark's Episcopal Church is very important. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it is recognized as a special historic site in the United States.
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