St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church (Hartford, Connecticut) facts for kids
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St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1886-1906 Park St., Hartford, Connecticut |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1900 |
| Architect | Kramer, George W. |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| Part of | Parkville Historic District (ID15000112) |
| NRHP reference No. | 84001051 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 2, 1984 |
| Designated CP | March 31, 2015 |
The St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church is a special old building in Hartford, Connecticut. Today, it is known as the Templo Sion Pentecostal Church. This church was built in 1900 and is a great example of a style called Romanesque Revival. It was designed by a famous church architect named George W. Kramer. The church is important enough to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984.
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About the Church Building
This historic church is located in the Parkville area of Hartford. You can find it on the north side of Park Street, where it meets Amity Street. It's a brick building that isn't too big, with a unique roof shape.
Outside the Church
The front of the church, facing Park Street, looks a bit uneven. On the right side, there's a large square tower with the main entrance. On the left, there's a smaller tower. In the middle, between the towers, there's a section with four square stained glass windows. Above these, you'll see three arched windows, with the biggest one in the center. The entrances in both towers are set back deep under round arches.
Inside the Church
The inside of the church follows a special design called the "Akron plan." This plan was popular for churches and helped make sure everyone could see and hear the speaker well. It often included a sloped floor and curved pews.
History of St. Paul's Church
The Parkville neighborhood where the church stands grew a lot starting in the 1870s. Many factories and homes were built there.
Early Days of the Congregation
The St. Paul's church group started in 1891. It was like a "daughter" church of the South Park Methodist Church. At first, they met in people's homes. Later, in 1894, they built a wooden church. By 1898, the group had grown too big for that building. So, they decided to build the church you see today. It was officially opened in 1900.
Changes Over Time
In 1938, a very strong storm called the New England Hurricane of 1938 damaged the top parts of the church tower. Because of this, the damaged parts were removed, which is why the tower looks shorter today. In the 1950s, an addition was built at the back of the church. This new space was used for Sunday School classes.
New Beginnings
In 1975, the St. Paul's church group joined with the First United Methodist Church. They moved to the other church's building. The St. Paul's building was empty for a while. Then, in 1979, the Templo Sion Pentecostal Church bought it. They are the church group that uses the building today.
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